Why do people react differently when confronting the same threat? Why do people react differently when confronting the same threat? In the face of the coronavirus, some people collected household goods. Others ignored the warnings altogether. Two Penn researchers explain why both responses are normal and how to find a middle ground if you disagree with those around you.
A new way to study HIV’s impact on the brain By culturing astrocytes, microglia, and neurons—all derived from human-induced pluripotent stem cells—in one dish, researchers have created an effective model to study the cognitive impacts of HIV and other diseases. (Image: Sean Ryan) A new way to study HIV’s impact on the brain Using a newly developed laboratory model of three types of brain cells, Penn and CHOP scientists reveal how HIV infection—as well as the drugs that treat it—can take a toll on the central nervous system.
Pavilion powers ahead to combat COVID-19 The $1.5 billion Penn Medicine Pavilion is scheduled to open in 2021. Pavilion powers ahead to combat COVID-19 Construction crews are on the job around the clock at the new hospital on the campus of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to expedite the completion of 120 patient rooms 15 months ahead of the facility’s planned opening.
Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research Penn establishes center to accelerate coronavirus research The Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens aims to advance research efforts and support development of new therapies and vaccines.
Providing care from a distance Providing care from a distance Telemedicine is a critical tool in the COVID-19 epidemic. Clinicians at the medical, dental, and veterinary schools are making use of virtual encounters to keep providing patients with safe, timely, quality care.
Alternative immune cells may surpass T cells to fight solid tumors Alternative immune cells may surpass T cells to fight solid tumors Penn researchers have shown success using genetically engineered macrophages, an immune cell that eats invaders in the body, to target solid tumors.
As many labs go quiet, research to find a coronavirus therapy ramps up As many labs go quiet, research to find a coronavirus therapy ramps up Virologists Susan Weiss, Sara Cherry, and others at the Perelman School of Medicine are collaborating to inform the search for therapies against SARS-CoV-2.
At drive-through testing sites, Penn providers on the front lines of a pandemic At drive-through testing sites, Penn providers on the front lines of a pandemic Penn Medicine physicians, nurses, and advanced practice providers have rapidly mobilized to transform a parking lot in West Philadelphia into a COVID-19 testing site.
Takeaways from an overseas epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak Takeaways from an overseas epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak John Holmes discussed the epidemiological data on COVID-19 and shared his personal perspectives on the outbreak as a visiting professor working in Northern Italy.
Flattening the curve of the coronavirus Flattening the curve of the coronavirus In the current fast-moving, unprecedented situation, what we do today to stem the impact of COVID-19 can vastly affect what we will face tomorrow. Two epidemiologists discuss what we can do individually and as a society to slow the spread of the disease.