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‘Learning about BRCA saved my life’

A family cancer diagnosis led Trudy Orthey to test for the BRCA2 gene mutation. A prophylactic double mastectomy and oophorectomy at Penn Medicine revealed she had early-stage ovarian cancer.

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Kirigami technique hints at promising outcomes for breast reconstruction

Penn researchers have developed a new technique for aiding in the reconstruction of breast tissue following a mastectomy.

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Soviet Union’s centenary

Experts from across Penn share their thoughts on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Soviet Union.

The Jin Lab taps into a key cell for cancer research

The lab, led by Chengcheng Jin, an assistant professor of cancer biology and microbiology, is investigating how the immune system co-evolves with tumors during cancer progression.

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Wormhole-like dynamics

Theoretical physicists Vijay Balasubramanian and Jonathan Heckman of the School of Arts & Sciences speak with Penn Today to explain the implications of new research claiming to have observed wormhole-like teleportation on a quantum computer.

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‘The Changing Terrain of Religious Freedom’

This timely volume of essays edited by professors Heather J. Sharkey and Jeffrey Green explores theoretical, historical, and legal perspectives on religious freedom, while examining its meaning as an experience, value, and right.

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Gay men and trauma

At Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, gay men struggling with trauma and its effects have access to care that is inclusive and accepting of all patients.

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The Y-Prize: Elevating collaboration and innovation in competition

Y-Prize is a competition that sees Penn students working together across schools and disciplines, and directly applying what they’ve learned in classes and real life.

FDA approves ‘glowing tumor’ imaging drug to aid lung cancer surgery

The injectable diagnostic, Cytalux, binds to cancerous tissue and glows, making it easier for surgeons to remove tumors completely while sparing healthy tissue.

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Five ways to give this holiday season

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies strategies for donors seeking to do more good.

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