11/15
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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How Penn Medicine is advancing the field of breast reconstruction
Suhail K. Kanchawala of the Perelman School of Medicine explains the process of breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
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French lawmakers weigh political risk of curbing boomers’ costly pensions
Sylvain Catherine of the Wharton School says that France will need to mimic other countries by passing pension reform that raises the retirement age.
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Got canker sores? Try switching your toothpaste
Richard Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine says that canker sores often start with a minor trauma to the mucosal lining, like a sharp edge on a tooth or a pair of prickly braces.
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UK Tories lurch to right with Badenoch-Jenrick leadership race
Penn alumnus Robert Jenrick is in the runoff to lead the UK’s Conservative Party.
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Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species
A new plant science lab at the Morris Arboretum will unlock the genetic keys to sustain native trees and ferns, with remarks from Cindy Skema.
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Alzheimer’s patients and their families hear a new word: Progress
Jeffrey Maneval of the Perelman School of Medicine classifies two new drug treatments for Alzheimer’s as “a double, not a home run.”
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Looking to replace pumpkin spice? Stop looking
Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that part of the original appeal of pumpkin spice was that it was invented.
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‘I can’t even find the right adjective’: Hurricane Milton offers a catastrophic reminder
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that warmer temperatures provide more energy and moisture to serve as fuel for hurricanes, making them bigger and wetter.
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2024 Election: The role Gen Z, Millennials could play
Three Penn third-years with leadership roles in Penn Democrats share their thoughts about the presidential election.
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Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that simply discussing ethical guidelines for tinkering with Earth’s atmosphere will make it more likely to occur in the real world, which could have harmful side effects.