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Five takeaways on urbanicity and depression research

Colin Xu and Robert DeRubeis discuss a recently published meta-analysis of the effects of urbanicity on depression in developing and developed countries.

Penn adds more perks to reducing commuter costs

Penn’s Divisions of Business Services and Human Resources have increased the discount provided to public transit commuters in order to provide more affordable commuting options and to encourage sustainable transit to and from campus.

A person wearing latex gloves using a pipette and a microscope in a lab.

A new understanding of immune response during SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections

New research by Penn Medicine finds T cells to be a critical defense against severe illness in the first days after infection, giving clues that could lead to stronger vaccines.

Entrance to the Arthur Ross Gallery with a sign that says Celebrating 40 years and Goya

Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary

The Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary with the opening of an exhibition featuring rare first-edition prints by Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.

Jared Richardson runs with the ball after catching a pass against Yale.

Richardson’s 17-catch day earns Player of the Week honors

The second-year wide receiver recorded 17 catches on Saturday in Penn’s victory over Yale. First-year running back Malachi Hosley also picked up Rookie of the Week recognition.

Uncovering the role of skin microbiome and immune response in cutaneous leishmaniasis

Two new studies led by Phillip Scott of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Elizabeth Grice of the Perelman School of Medicine demonstrate how bacteria found in leishmaniasis skin lesions and an associated immune response drive disease burden and treatment failure—and suggest new possibilities for treatment of the parasitic disease.

Pregnant person standing on a floor scale.

High pregnancy weight gain tied to higher risk of death in the following decades

Findings from a Penn Medicine study, which analyzed 50 years of data, highlights the health risks tied to conditions like heart disease and diabetes that can occur when more weight is gained in pregnancy than recommended.

Fourth-year goalkeeper Nick Christoffersen prepares to kick the ball outside the goal during a game.

Quakers handle Harvard at Penn Park

The men’s soccer team beat Harvard 2-1 on Sunday, their first win over the Crimson since 2019.

Reading recommendations from Penn experts for LGBT History Month

The LGBT Center, Penn Libraries, and others put forward their literary picks for LGBT History Month.

A sunset over Los Angeles in a heat advisory.

Experiencing record-breaking heat days affects perception of weather trends

New research from Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that for residents in areas with record-breaking heat, the perception that the weather is getting hotter increases.

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