New Scientist

Extroverts have more success training their dogs than introverts

Lauren Powell of the School of Veterinary Medicine co-led a new study that explored the links between dog training and the personalities of dog owners. The most important factor affecting success, she said, was how bad the dog’s behavior was to begin with, but owner traits seem to play a role, too.

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CBS News

Cancer Moonshot project launched by President Biden 5 years ago leading to many breakthroughs

Robert Vonderheide of Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center in the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the Cancer Moonshot project, which has led to major federal funding for cancer research and subsequently, new treatments for patients. “It’s new initiatives, new therapies, and new ways importantly to prevent cancer in the first place,” he said.

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CBS Philadelphia

Drug being tested at University of Pennsylvania to treat COVID-19 shows promise

Carl June of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about cyclosporin, an inexpensive drug that may help prevent severe inflammation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. “Hopefully, [FDA approval of the drug] would decrease the burden of patients in our hospitals,” June said.

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6ABC.com

Pioneering mRNA technology in Moderna, Pfizer vaccines developed at University of Pennsylvania

Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about his contributions to the COVID-19 vaccine. "My dream has always been to develop a drug, vaccine, treatment that helps people. This, I think, has accomplished that," he said.

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Repurposing a proven gene therapy approach to treat, prevent COVID-19

In a Q&A, Penn Medicine’s James M. Wilson discusses using adeno-associated viral vectors to transport a lab-made antibody cocktail into the body. This method, delivered via nasal spray or mist, has the potential to act as a “bioshield” against SARS-CoV-2.

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The Washington Post

Years of research laid groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots

Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about using mRNA to develop efficient vaccines. “Instead of growing up a virus in a 50,000-liter drum and inactivating it, we could deliver RNA and our bodies make the protein, which starts the immune response,” he said.

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The Washington Post

The COVID-19 symptoms to watch out for

Richard Doty of the Perelman School of Medicine said one COVID-19 symptom is a distorted sense of smell or taste. “Even water can become unpleasant,” he said.

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