4/22
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Why CAR T cell therapy is the cancer killer the world needs now
Research from Michael Mitchell of the School of Engineering and Applied Science has developed a new method to stop cytokine release during CAR T cell therapy, preventing some of its more dangerous side effects.
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How a new chewing gum could ‘trap’ COVID-19, reduce spread: study
A study led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine discovered that gum containing plant-grown protein could neutralize COVID particles in saliva.
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Villanova is in for a fight from this Philadelphia-area rival
As is tradition in the Philadelphia area, the local college basketball teams are hooking up in the yearly Big Five rivalry games with Villanova and Pennsylvania taking center stage on Tuesday.
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Is This the Most Dangerous Diet Ever?
Stanley Goldfarb of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the problem with water-only diets.
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The Outrageously Mythical ‘Teacher Shortage’
Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Arts & Sciences asserts that the shortage of teachers is a myth.
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Eating Protein Isn’t the Only Healthy Habit That Can Kill You
Stanley Goldfarb of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the risk of water intoxication.
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When a Colleague Is Laid Off, It Can Send Shockwaves Throughout the Workplace
Sigal Barsade of the Wharton School comments on the emotions employees experience when a colleague is laid off.
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The Secret Reason Child-welfare Agencies Fail
Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy & Practice comments on child-welfare workers and the training they receive.
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Toxic Coworkers May Actually Be Harmful to Your Health
Jody Foster of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on how conflicts with coworkers can affect your health.
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How Foster Care Turns Into Hell
Richard Gelles of the School of Social Policy & Practice comments on the foster-care system.