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Study shows how mental health issues take a toll on college students

To say that college years are a time of great change is an understatement; whether you stay at or close to home, or move away to a four-year university, the post–high school years are often a time of new experiences, unfamiliar responsibilities, growing pains, and learning curves.

27 Apr 2022

Penn scientists discover how one inflammatory disorder increases susceptibility to another

The immune system remembers. Often this memory, primed by past encounters with threats like bacteria or viruses, is an asset. But when that memory is sparked by internal drivers, like chronic inflammation, it can prove detrimental, perpetuating a misguided immune response.

27 Apr 2022

“Keto” molecule could someday become a part of colorectal cancer care and prevention

A molecule produced in the liver in response to low-carb "ketogenic" diets has a powerful effect in suppressing colorectal tumor growth and may be useful as a preventive and treatment of such cancers, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

27 Apr 2022

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Study shows how mental health issues take a toll on college students

Penn scientists discover how one inflammatory disorder increases susceptibility to another

“Keto” molecule could someday become a part of colorectal cancer care and prevention

Research shows existence of a link between atherosclerotic plaques and the central nervous system

Research helps better understand the biomechanics of human skin

Residents' health improves after switch to electric buses

Study reveals a strong link between intimate partner violence and multiple partner fertility

Residential exposure to greenspace may improve overall cognitive function

Intestinal inflammation liberates chemicals that nourish the growth of E. coli in Crohn's disease

Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in cancer patients linked to poor postoperative outcomes

Gene discovery could pave the way for new and more effective treatments for lupus

Radiomics and volume doubling time can identify lung cancers linked with poor survival outcomes

Increased incidence of COVID-19 breakthrough cases associated with psychiatric disorders

Google search data could predict new COVID-19 cases

Evaluating safety of three doses of messenger RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines

Survey identifies maternal attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Comparative analysis of transcriptional responses across 13 different vaccines

Findings of the HITCH randomized clinical trial show lack of improvement in COVID-19 on temporary androgen suppression

Evidence of accelerated epigenetic age in SARS-CoV-2-positive patients

How severity and progression of COVID-19 affect cytokine profiles in pregnant women

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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