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Kati Kariko helped shield the world from the coronavirus
Katalin Kariko, who worked with colleague Drew Weissman in the Perelman School of Medicine to research mRNA, was profiled. Their findings laid the foundation for the development of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
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What monkeys can teach humans about resilience after disaster
PIK Professor Michael Platt and Camille Testard, a Ph.D. student in the Perelman School of Medicine, spoke about their research on how rhesus macaques in Puerto Rico adapted in the wake of Hurricane Maria. “We see this massive surge in the time they spend in proximity to other partners, and their social tolerance increasing toward many different partners,” said Testard. “We saw active building of relationships with individuals that they didn’t really interact with before.”
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Biden says he’s willing to compromise on his infrastructure plan but will not tolerate ‘doing nothing’
An analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model estimates that President Biden’s tax plans, which eliminate subsidies for fossil fuel companies, would raise $2.1 trillion over 10 years. The plan would also spend $2.7 trillion in that time frame and invest in programs that would help the economy function better.
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HE must help build a more sustainable, democratic future
Ira Harkavy of the Netter Center and colleagues describe the importance of higher education to democracy in their new book, “Higher education’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic—Building a more sustainable and democratic future.”
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7 ways to prevent ‘Sunday Sads’ and end your weekend on a high
Cassie Mogilner of the Wharton School said doing chores on Saturday and scheduling recreation for Sunday can help combat dread about the weekend ending, creating “moments of unencumbered joy” on Sundays.
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Amid record pandemic travel, what’s safe? And the debate over vaccine passports
PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel spoke about so-called “vaccine passports” and privacy. “In public health there’s a principle that you should use the least restrictive method necessary,” he said. “This allows us to say, ‘Those people who’ve gotten vaccinated, you don’t have to adhere to certain restrictions because you are now immune.’”
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Corporate America isn’t welcoming former Trump cabinet officials with open arms, headhunters say
Michael Useem of the Wharton School said it would be “extremely difficult” for Trump administration officials to attain high-paying advisory roles at well-known companies at the current time. For the companies, “the downside risk far outweighs any upside gain,” he said.
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‘Invisible Beauty: The Art of Archaeological Science’ review: More than meets the eye
A Penn Museum exhibition featuring scientific images of ancient artifacts was reviewed.
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A novel effort to see how poverty affects young brains
Martha Farah of the School of Arts & Sciences commented on a study exploring the links between poverty and brain development. “It is definitely one of the first, if not the first” study in this developing field to have direct policy implications, she said.
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Companies speaking out against Georgia’s voting law may see their reputations boost
Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School weighed in on some companies’ decisions to speak out against laws that are alleged to suppress voting. "Executives are taking a stand and engaging in politics in a way that will upset some people but will excite others," he said. "We are expecting corporate leaders to be social and moral leaders, and I think they're going to do well as a result."