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Unlocking the Brain: Peptide-Guided Nanoparticles Deliver mRNA to Neurons

News / December 17, 2024

Penn Engineers have modified lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to cross the blood-brain barrier and target specific types of cells, including neurons.

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Emily Han in the lab at Penn Engineering
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Combining AI and Art

Combining AI and Art

Graduate student Eileen Feng and an interdisciplinary, cross-school team are working with local youth to tailor an AI-supported platform for healing through creative arts.
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