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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Common anti-depressant may be first-ever treatment for osteoarthritis

Scientists have discovered the cellular pathway that leads to osteoarthritis and have identified a commonly used anti-depressant — paroxetine — that inhibits this pathway. The team found that Paroxetine not only slows down cartilage degeneration, but also promotes cartilage health in both mice and human cartilage in vitro. The drug may be the first-ever treatment for this debilitating, degenerative disease.

February 10, 2021

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When COVID hits home

When COVID-19 hits home: Understanding the fight with fear

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Researchers discover potential therapeutic targets on SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein

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Podcast episode discusses use of saliva in diagnosing medical conditions

Mont Alto professor's research asks questions about social distancing

Mont Alto professor's research asks questions about social distancing

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Smell-check cards help call attention to common COVID-19 symptom

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Penn State research impacts the world

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Deep learning may help doctors choose better lung cancer treatments

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Comics aren't just for kids anymore

Ramesh Giri

How can researchers quickly access complex molecules for drug discovery?

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Baby food product names may not accurately reflect ingredient amounts

COVID-19 Asked & Answered: Vaccine Hesitancy

Andrew Patterson

Penn State's Andrew Patterson receives Society of Toxicology Achievement Award

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Unusual DNA folding increases the rates of mutations

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Tom Hanks' COVID-19 diagnosis likely shaped behaviors, thoughts toward virus

Child receives yellow fever vaccine

Vector-borne diseases shaped human history and reveal race disparities

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