What one neuroscientist wants you to know about ‘baby brain’ CNN What one neuroscientist wants you to know about ‘baby brain’ Postdoc Laura Pritschet of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses how female hormones like estrogen and progesterone affect the brain’s organization and functioning.
A.I. is poised to revolutionize weather forecasting. A new tool shows promise The New York Times A.I. is poised to revolutionize weather forecasting. A new tool shows promise Paris Perdikaris of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and collaborators at Microsoft Research have created Aurora, a low-cost AI model that can predict a wide range of environmental events.
Exploring the ‘liking gap’ and what it means socially WBUR Boston Exploring the ‘liking gap’ and what it means socially Erica Boothby of the Wharton School discusses how to overcome the “liking gap,” the misconception people have that they aren’t liked by others.
Trump and GOP’s tax bill would force cuts to Medicare, CBO says The Washington Post Trump and GOP’s tax bill would force cuts to Medicare, CBO says Eric Roberts of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the size of Medicaid and Medicare programs and the number of people they impact means that no single piece can be cut without cascading effects.
When measles struck, a surge of parents stepped up to vaccinate their children NBC News When measles struck, a surge of parents stepped up to vaccinate their children According to a poll from the Annenberg Public Policy Center, 83% of Americans say that the benefits of the MMR vaccine for children outweigh any potential or perceived risk.
GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say. Here’s what to know CBS MoneyWatch GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say. Here’s what to know The lowest-income Americans would end up paying more under a proposed tax bill, according to an analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model.
Patients with controlled psoriasis still face systemic inflammation, cardiometabolic risks Healio Patients with controlled psoriasis still face systemic inflammation, cardiometabolic risks A study co-authored by Joel M. Gelfand of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that residual inflammation persists among patients with psoriasis despite optimal disease response to biologic therapies, putting them at risk for broader health conditions.
Scientists edited genes inside a living person for the first time—and saved his life Popular Mechanics Scientists edited genes inside a living person for the first time—and saved his life Kiran Musunuru and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas of the Perelman School of Medicine led a team from Penn and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia that used gene editing to heal a baby with a rare genetic condition.
Biden White House doctor Kevin O’Connor faces subpoena calls Newsweek Biden White House doctor Kevin O’Connor faces subpoena calls PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel says that former President Biden likely had prostate cancer growing and spreading for many years, perhaps even a decade.
FDA-approved Nerivio REN wearable device is a noninvasive, drug-free way to treat migraine headaches CBS News FDA-approved Nerivio REN wearable device is a noninvasive, drug-free way to treat migraine headaches Heidi Kling-Newnam of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the Nerivio REN device sends an electrical impulse via nerve fibers in the upper arm to get the brain to activate its own pain-relieving capabilities.