New gene therapy shows ‘life-changing’ promise for hemophilia B HealthDay News New gene therapy shows ‘life-changing’ promise for hemophilia B A clinical trial by Adam Cuker of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that a new gene therapy can serve as a sustainable single-dose treatment for people with hemophilia B.
The real Trump mystery The New York Times The real Trump mystery Yphtach Lelkes of the Annenberg School for Communication says that political polarization is the engine of “crystallization,” where people’s attitudes won’t be swayed no matter what new information they get.
Back at Penn, former president Amy Gutmann reflects on ambassadorship and where she is now: ‘I feel very free’ Philadelphia Inquirer Back at Penn, former president Amy Gutmann reflects on ambassadorship and where she is now: ‘I feel very free’ In a Q&A, Amy Gutmann discusses her life post-Penn presidency and ambassadorship, including her return to campus for the christening of Amy Gutmann Hall.
Trump’s rhetorical walkabouts: A sign of ‘genius’ or cognitive decline? Los Angeles Times Trump’s rhetorical walkabouts: A sign of ‘genius’ or cognitive decline? Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that reporters should throw off the traditional journalistic imperative of brevity and simplicity by quoting Donald Trump in full.
How to stop checking your phone every 10 seconds Time How to stop checking your phone every 10 seconds Shiri Melumad of the Wharton School says that adults draw comfort from the constant, familiar presence of their cell phones as “digital pacifiers.”
Penn researchers are using CT scanning to unlock the secrets of centuries-old basses and string instruments WHYY (Philadelphia) Penn researchers are using CT scanning to unlock the secrets of centuries-old basses and string instruments Peter Noël of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues are using CT scanners to unlock the mysteries of ancient string instruments.
Keep forgetting your shingles shot? These sufferers wish they hadn’t The Washington Post Keep forgetting your shingles shot? These sufferers wish they hadn’t Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine says that shingles is one of the worst pains in medicine, comparable to childbirth and corneal abrasions.
Teaching civics helps to understand government — and how to change it for the better Philadelphia Inquirer Teaching civics helps to understand government — and how to change it for the better A survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that 35% of Americans are unable to name all three branches of their country’s government. Kathleen Hall Jamieson is quoted: “Civics knowledge matters. Those who do not understand the rights protected by the Constitution can neither cherish nor invoke them.”
How you can support your people with generative AI Forbes How you can support your people with generative AI Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School recommends using AI for at least 10 hours to understand what it can do and how it can help.
Trouble sleeping? This therapy can help with insomnia The Guardian Trouble sleeping? This therapy can help with insomnia Michael Perlis of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the distinctive difference between CBT and CBT-I is the inclusion of the principles and practice of sleep medicine.