Political leanings dictate feelings about surveillance of low-income populations Joseph Turow, a researcher in the Annenberg School for Communication at Penn. Political leanings dictate feelings about surveillance of low-income populations New research led by Annenberg’s Joseph Turow reveals that political party and orientation matter when it comes to how Americans feel about everyday surveillance of low-income populations.
FDA approves CAR T therapy for large B-Cell lymphoma developed at Penn Manufactured CAR T cells FDA approves CAR T therapy for large B-Cell lymphoma developed at Penn The nation’s first approved personalized cellular therapy is now available for a second indication.
One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking One-fifth of homeless youth are victims of human trafficking A new study highlights the pipeline from abuse to homelessness to sex trafficking among youth in Philadelphia, D.C., and Phoenix, the largest study to date on human trafficking and teens.
Women’s lax wins Ivy title for 11th time in 12 years Women’s lax wins Ivy title for 11th time in 12 years The Quakers defeated Yale on Saturday to earn their third straight conference championship.
Healthy T cells have a fighting chance for cell therapy Healthy T cells have a fighting chance for cell therapy Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have a healthy amount of T cells prior to treatment (“early memory” T cells) responded positively to CAR T therapy, highlighting a powerful biomarker for successful therapies for that specific type of leukemia.
Justin Watson drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers Justin Watson drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers Watson, who finished his Penn career as the University’s all-time leading receiver, was selected in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
A reading and discussion with Charles Blow, following a deep dive into his work New York Times columnist and author Charles Blow (left) speaks with Penn English Professor Al Filreis at the Kelly Writers House. A reading and discussion with Charles Blow, following a deep dive into his work For their class at Kelly Writers House, Penn students read 82 columns and a personal memoir written by Charles Blow, an opinion writer at The New York Times.
A potential new weapon in the battle against addiction The green fluorescent ‘dots’ above show where Exendin-4, an FDA-approved drug used to treat diabetes and obesity, ends up in the brain. The drug activates receptors for glucagon-like peptide 1 or GLP-1, a hormone that reduces food intake. The blue and red coloring indicate neurons and astrocytes, respectively. A potential new weapon in the battle against addiction New research revealed that FDA-approved drugs to treat diabetes and obesity may reduce cocaine relapse and help addicts break the habit. Such medications work by targeting receptors for glucagon-like peptide 1, a hormone in the brain.
A Relays recap A Relays recap The 124th running of the Penn Relays featured athletes from more than 200 colleges, 1,000 high schools, and professionals competing in the three-day festival.
It’s not just ‘Black Panther:’ film marketing can transcend race iStok It’s not just ‘Black Panther:’ film marketing can transcend race Researchers from the Annenberg School for Communication and Michigan State University found that movies that are mass-marketed transcend racial orientation of the cast or narrative focus.