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Viral persistence and serotonin reduction can cause long COVID symptoms

A new Penn Medicine study finds components of the SARS-CoV-2 virus remain in the gut of some long COVID patients, causing persistent inflammation, vagus nerve dysfunction, and neurological symptoms.

An opthamologist looking at a scan of an eye.

PRECISE Center is at the forefront of AI-assisted care in ophthalmology

The Penn Research in Embedded Computing and Integrated Systems Engineering, or PRECISE, Center is examining how AI can be deployed to enhance and expand clinical practice.

Three vials of vaccines: RSV, COVID, and flu.

Public knowledge varies greatly on flu and COVID-19

The latest Annenberg Public Health and Knowledge Survey finds the answers to eight survey questions—four for the flu and four for COVID—have the strongest ability to independently predict individual vaccine willingness.

2023 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn

The Fellows come from the nine schools at Penn that offer Ph.D. programs, and will receive a three-year fellowship, including funds to support their research.

Bella Rittenberg celebrates with a teammate after making a big play during a game.

Underclasswomen show up and out in Penn’s win over Columbia

The volleyball team beat the Lions 3-1 on Saturday at the Palestra.

The FAFSA has changed—what to know

Significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application will streamline the process for students and their parents.

Researchers collecting ethnographic and medical information from participants in Ethiopia.

Neanderthals carried genes acquired from ancient interactions with ‘cousins’ of modern humans

A new collaborative study led by Sarah Tishkoff shows that Neanderthals inherited at least 6% of their genome from a now-extinct lineage of early modern humans.

Who, What, Why

Who, What, Why: Juliet Glazer and contemporary violinmaking

The fifth-year Ph.D. student in anthropology and ethnomusicology examines the aesthetics, sound, and valuation of instrument-making in the U.S. and Italy.

A fast food kitchen employee holding two hot dogs.

Increasing minimum wage has positive effects on employment

The results of a new study from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice applies to the fast-food sector and the entire low-wage labor market.

Two police officers knocking on the door of a house.

Study highlights concerns regarding police involvement in mental health crisis response

Many cities co-deploy police officers alongside health professionals when responding to mental health threats. A study from Penn’s School of Nursing analyzes the perspectives and preferences of these programs among residents.

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