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SP2 conference seeks end to homelessness
Imagine a world where each and every person has a safe, affordable, and adequate home in which to live, a world where the term “homelessness” is erased from the lexicon, and, like smallpox, eradicated from human history. In an effort to reach such a place, Penn is hosting an international conference on Monday, June 3, and Tuesday, June 4, that will focus on the public policies and personal ways that individuals can help bring an end to homelessness.
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HR classes offer tips to manage stress, avoid injuries
Happy and physically fit employees help create a positive work environment; therefore, the Division of Human Resources (HR) is promoting both physical and mental health among Penn faculty and staff. Spring is the perfect time to recharge the body and jump into an exercise routine, but poor training practices can lead to a host of problems, including sprains and strains, knee injuries, swollen muscles, fractures, and dislocations.
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Digital humanities conference beams into Penn
Professionals and students who work in the field of digital humanities—where computing and the humanities meet—are often confronted with the same technological challenges: How can I find the resources I need? What tools are best for the task I want to perform? How do I build understanding within my institution for the goals I want to achieve?
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Penn researchers use dogs to detect ovarian cancer
When it comes to the sense of smell, dogs far surpass the capacity of human beings. Humans sniff out odors using about 350 different olfactory receptors, but canines utilize more than 1,000 to inhale a world jam-packed with smells, including the volatile organic compounds or odorants altered in the earliest stages of ovarian cancer.
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Penn-led Research Maps Historic Sea-level Change on the New Jersey Coastline
Hurricane Sandy caught the public and policymakers off guard when it hit the United States’ Atlantic Coast last fall. Because much of the storm’s devastation was wrought by flooding in the aftermath, researchers have been paying attention to how climate change and sea-level rise may have played a role in the disaster and how those factors may impact the shoreline in the future.
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Penn Study Shows How Immune System Peacefully Co-exists with 'Good' Bacteria
The human gut is loaded with commensal bacteria – “good” microbes that, among other functions, help the body digest food. The gastrointestinal tract contains literally trillions of such cells, and yet the immune system seemingly turns a blind eye. However, in several chronic human diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), HIV/AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, the immune system attacks these normally beneficial bacteria, resulting in chronic inflammation and contributing to disease progression.
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A Message to the Penn Community Following The Tornado Destruction in Oklahoma
Everyone in the Penn community is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life and property that resulted from the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma. Our thoughts and prayers are with that entire community as they cope with the loss of loved ones and work to rebuild their neighborhoods. For those on campus who may need assistance during this difficult time, confidential counseling services are available through CAPS, and appointments may be arranged by calling 215-898-7021.
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Penn Research Makes Advance in Nanotech Gene Sequencing Technique
The allure of personalized medicine has made new, more efficient ways of sequencing genes a top research priority. One promising technique involves reading DNA bases using changes in electrical current as they are threaded through a nanoscopic hole. Now, a team led by University of Pennsylvania physicists has used solid-state nanopores to differentiate single-stranded DNA molecules containing sequences of a single repeating base.
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Developing Penn Wharton China Center in Beijing; Gutmann Visits Hong Kong
Hong Kong – On the heels of a successful, seven-year fundraising campaign, University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann will visit Hong Kong in May to host a Penn alumni event on May 21 for alumni from throughout Asia.
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Penn Medicine Study Raises Questions About Added Costs and Physician Resources
With little evidence to guide them, many hospital intensive care units (ICUs) have been employing critical care physicians at night with the notion it would improve patients’ outcomes.