The race to supercharge cancer-fighting T cells Penn In the News Nature The race to supercharge cancer-fighting T cells Carl June and Avery Posey of the Perelman School of Medicine discuss the progression and expansion of CAR-T cell therapies. In 30-year study, head injury doubled long-term death risk Penn In the News HealthDay In 30-year study, head injury doubled long-term death risk A study by Holly Elser of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that head injuries may double or even triple the risk of dying early. Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. OCTOPUS, an optimized device for growing mini-organs in a dish OCTOPUS, an optimized device for growing mini-organs in a dish With OCTOPUS, Dan Huh’s team expands organoid research with a platform superior to conventional gel droplets, allowing researchers to replicate biological systems outside of the body. At a southern Iraq site, unearthing the archaeological passing of time Homepage image: A drone photo of the trenches excavated in Fall 2022, the most recent fieldwork season. The closest trench shows the tavern with a type of clay refrigerator called a “zeer,” an oven, and benches. (Image: Courtesy of Lagash Archaeological Project) At a southern Iraq site, unearthing the archaeological passing of time When Holly Pittman and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pisa returned to Lagash in the fall of 2022 for a fourth season, they knew they’d find more than ceramic fragments and another kiln. Even competition is bad for consumers when the prize is monopoly Penn In the News Quartz Even competition is bad for consumers when the prize is monopoly A co-authored study by economists at Penn created a theoretical model to show how competition can lead firms to monopoly. Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Penn In the News KNKX (Seattle-Tacoma) Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Researchers at the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice say that Tacoma’s basic income pilot program has promising data but requires more rigorous analysis. New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies Penn experts have developed new analysis tool that combines a cell’s unique gene expression data with information about the cell’s origins. The method can be applied to identify new cell subsets throughout development and better understand drug resistance. What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Gareth Roberts is an associate professor of linguistics in the School of Arts & Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar) What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication. Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason Penn In the News The New York Times Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason A quoted study by Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing and colleagues found that minimum nursing staffing ratios in hospitals could have prevented more than 4,000 deaths and saved upward of $700 million in medical costs during a two-year period. Load More
In 30-year study, head injury doubled long-term death risk Penn In the News HealthDay In 30-year study, head injury doubled long-term death risk A study by Holly Elser of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that head injuries may double or even triple the risk of dying early. Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. OCTOPUS, an optimized device for growing mini-organs in a dish OCTOPUS, an optimized device for growing mini-organs in a dish With OCTOPUS, Dan Huh’s team expands organoid research with a platform superior to conventional gel droplets, allowing researchers to replicate biological systems outside of the body. At a southern Iraq site, unearthing the archaeological passing of time Homepage image: A drone photo of the trenches excavated in Fall 2022, the most recent fieldwork season. The closest trench shows the tavern with a type of clay refrigerator called a “zeer,” an oven, and benches. (Image: Courtesy of Lagash Archaeological Project) At a southern Iraq site, unearthing the archaeological passing of time When Holly Pittman and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pisa returned to Lagash in the fall of 2022 for a fourth season, they knew they’d find more than ceramic fragments and another kiln. Even competition is bad for consumers when the prize is monopoly Penn In the News Quartz Even competition is bad for consumers when the prize is monopoly A co-authored study by economists at Penn created a theoretical model to show how competition can lead firms to monopoly. Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Penn In the News KNKX (Seattle-Tacoma) Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Researchers at the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice say that Tacoma’s basic income pilot program has promising data but requires more rigorous analysis. New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies Penn experts have developed new analysis tool that combines a cell’s unique gene expression data with information about the cell’s origins. The method can be applied to identify new cell subsets throughout development and better understand drug resistance. What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Gareth Roberts is an associate professor of linguistics in the School of Arts & Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar) What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication. Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason Penn In the News The New York Times Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason A quoted study by Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing and colleagues found that minimum nursing staffing ratios in hospitals could have prevented more than 4,000 deaths and saved upward of $700 million in medical costs during a two-year period. Load More
Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. OCTOPUS, an optimized device for growing mini-organs in a dish OCTOPUS, an optimized device for growing mini-organs in a dish With OCTOPUS, Dan Huh’s team expands organoid research with a platform superior to conventional gel droplets, allowing researchers to replicate biological systems outside of the body. At a southern Iraq site, unearthing the archaeological passing of time Homepage image: A drone photo of the trenches excavated in Fall 2022, the most recent fieldwork season. The closest trench shows the tavern with a type of clay refrigerator called a “zeer,” an oven, and benches. (Image: Courtesy of Lagash Archaeological Project) At a southern Iraq site, unearthing the archaeological passing of time When Holly Pittman and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pisa returned to Lagash in the fall of 2022 for a fourth season, they knew they’d find more than ceramic fragments and another kiln. Even competition is bad for consumers when the prize is monopoly Penn In the News Quartz Even competition is bad for consumers when the prize is monopoly A co-authored study by economists at Penn created a theoretical model to show how competition can lead firms to monopoly. Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Penn In the News KNKX (Seattle-Tacoma) Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Researchers at the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice say that Tacoma’s basic income pilot program has promising data but requires more rigorous analysis. New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies Penn experts have developed new analysis tool that combines a cell’s unique gene expression data with information about the cell’s origins. The method can be applied to identify new cell subsets throughout development and better understand drug resistance. What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Gareth Roberts is an associate professor of linguistics in the School of Arts & Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar) What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication. Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason Penn In the News The New York Times Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason A quoted study by Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing and colleagues found that minimum nursing staffing ratios in hospitals could have prevented more than 4,000 deaths and saved upward of $700 million in medical costs during a two-year period. Load More
OCTOPUS, an optimized device for growing mini-organs in a dish OCTOPUS, an optimized device for growing mini-organs in a dish With OCTOPUS, Dan Huh’s team expands organoid research with a platform superior to conventional gel droplets, allowing researchers to replicate biological systems outside of the body.
At a southern Iraq site, unearthing the archaeological passing of time Homepage image: A drone photo of the trenches excavated in Fall 2022, the most recent fieldwork season. The closest trench shows the tavern with a type of clay refrigerator called a “zeer,” an oven, and benches. (Image: Courtesy of Lagash Archaeological Project) At a southern Iraq site, unearthing the archaeological passing of time When Holly Pittman and colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Pisa returned to Lagash in the fall of 2022 for a fourth season, they knew they’d find more than ceramic fragments and another kiln.
Even competition is bad for consumers when the prize is monopoly Penn In the News Quartz Even competition is bad for consumers when the prize is monopoly A co-authored study by economists at Penn created a theoretical model to show how competition can lead firms to monopoly. Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Penn In the News KNKX (Seattle-Tacoma) Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Researchers at the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice say that Tacoma’s basic income pilot program has promising data but requires more rigorous analysis. New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies Penn experts have developed new analysis tool that combines a cell’s unique gene expression data with information about the cell’s origins. The method can be applied to identify new cell subsets throughout development and better understand drug resistance. What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Gareth Roberts is an associate professor of linguistics in the School of Arts & Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar) What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication. Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason Penn In the News The New York Times Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason A quoted study by Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing and colleagues found that minimum nursing staffing ratios in hospitals could have prevented more than 4,000 deaths and saved upward of $700 million in medical costs during a two-year period. Load More
Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Penn In the News KNKX (Seattle-Tacoma) Tacoma gave families $500 a month for a year. Could something similar happen across the state? Researchers at the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice say that Tacoma’s basic income pilot program has promising data but requires more rigorous analysis. New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies Penn experts have developed new analysis tool that combines a cell’s unique gene expression data with information about the cell’s origins. The method can be applied to identify new cell subsets throughout development and better understand drug resistance. What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Gareth Roberts is an associate professor of linguistics in the School of Arts & Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar) What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication. Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason Penn In the News The New York Times Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason A quoted study by Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing and colleagues found that minimum nursing staffing ratios in hospitals could have prevented more than 4,000 deaths and saved upward of $700 million in medical costs during a two-year period. Load More
New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies Penn experts have developed new analysis tool that combines a cell’s unique gene expression data with information about the cell’s origins. The method can be applied to identify new cell subsets throughout development and better understand drug resistance.
What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Gareth Roberts is an associate professor of linguistics in the School of Arts & Sciences. (Image: Eric Sucar) What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication.
Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason Penn In the News The New York Times Nurses are burned out and fed up. For good reason A quoted study by Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing and colleagues found that minimum nursing staffing ratios in hospitals could have prevented more than 4,000 deaths and saved upward of $700 million in medical costs during a two-year period.