Seeing disfigured faces prompts negative brain responses Seeing disfigured faces prompts negative brain responses A brain imaging study finds negative implicit biases against individuals with scars, birthmarks, and other facial differences.
Why are so many women still dying from childbirth? The U.S. now has the worst maternal mortality rate among all developed countries, and is rising. Why are so many women still dying from childbirth? Experts from Penn discuss the role that social determinants, socioeconomics, and racism play, and how the University is addressing the maternal mortality crisis head on.
How self-harm images on Instagram affect viewers Photo: The Gender Spectrum Collection How self-harm images on Instagram affect viewers A new study at the Annenberg Public Policy Center investigates the relationship between exposure to self-harm on Instagram and subsequent self-harm and suicidal ideations.
Stonewall anniversary exhibit reflects 50 years of struggle, celebration Stonewall anniversary exhibit reflects 50 years of struggle, celebration “Tonight is Forever,” a new exhibit at the William Way LGBT Community Center created by Stuart Weitzman School of Design Senior Lecturer Gabriel Martinez, is on display through June 28.
Trauma linked to earlier puberty, premature brain development, and mental illness Trauma linked to earlier puberty, premature brain development, and mental illness A Penn study details the effects of poverty and trauma on brain and behavior in youths.
New pain management protocol sends 92% of cancer surgery patients home without opioids New pain management protocol sends 92% of cancer surgery patients home without opioids A Penn study of robotic urologic surgery patients points to a key step in overcoming opioid crisis—start patients with over the counter medications, and only use opioids if they are really needed.
Under Modi 2.0, will India embrace tough economic reforms? Shri Narendra Modi sworn in as Prime Minister in 2014. (Photo: Prime Minister's Office, Government of India) Under Modi 2.0, will India embrace tough economic reforms? Marshall Bouton from the Center for the Advanced Study of India discusses the outcome of India’s election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a second term.
Stories of Penn scientists: David Rittenhouse Stories of Penn scientists: David Rittenhouse In celebration of the 250th anniversary of his observations of the 1769 transit of Venus, a glimpse into the story of the man whose name became synonymous with astronomy and mathematics.
Keeping rain out of the drain David Vann of the School of Arts and Sciences heads up the research efforts around Shoemaker Green’s stormwater management system. Using sensors placed around the site, he hopes to be able to closely monitor how much water drains out of the system, and how quickly. Keeping rain out of the drain From cisterns beneath Shoemaker Green to the green roof on New College House, special features of campus buildings and landscapes are helping manage stormwater to keep rain from the sewer lines, and scholars are using the infrastructure as a research opportunity.
Finding clues to a genetic link to treatment for BRCA1/2 breast cancer patients Finding clues to a genetic link to treatment for BRCA1/2 breast cancer patients New research could shape treatment strategies and clinical trial design for patients with BRCA1 and BRCA2-related breast cancers.