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Understanding the immune response to a persistent pathogen
Microscopic view of toxoplasma gondii cells.

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Understanding the immune response to a persistent pathogen

Penn Vet researchers show that the immune system can recognize and control the latent stage of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, a finding that can inform the study of latency in other infections of the nervous system.

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Can social media be less toxic?

Can social media be less toxic?

A new study by Annenberg School for Communication doctoral student Timothy Dörr explores how social media can encourage good behavior online.

Hailey Reissman

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Vanessa Chan bridges the gap between innovation and the market
Vanessa Chan.

Vanessa Chan has been appointed the inaugural vice dean of innovation and entrepreneurship at Penn Engineering.

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Vanessa Chan bridges the gap between innovation and the market

The Jonathan and Linda Brassington Practice Professor in Materials Science and Engineering is the inaugural vice dean of innovation and entrepreneurship at Penn Engineering.