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    Measuring the ripple effects of reforestation and sustainable cocoa cultivation
    cocoa beans

    (Image: Christina Seybolt, courtesy of Heather Huntington)

    Measuring the ripple effects of reforestation and sustainable cocoa cultivation

    With support from the Penn Global Engagement Fund, Heather Huntington is investigating the impact of reforestation and sustainable agriculture interventions on livelihoods, biodiversity, and human health in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.

    Liana F. Wait

    Neanderthals carried genes acquired from ancient interactions with ‘cousins’ of modern humans
    Researchers collecting ethnographic and medical information from participants in Ethiopia.

    Members of Tishkoff's research team collecting ethnograpgic information from participants in Ethiopia.

    (Image: Courtesy of Sarah Tishkoff)

    Neanderthals carried genes acquired from ancient interactions with ‘cousins’ of modern humans

    A new collaborative study led by Sarah Tishkoff shows that Neanderthals inherited at least 6% of their genome from a now-extinct lineage of early modern humans.
    This season’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines
    Four bottles of Influenza vaccine beside one medical syringe.

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    This season’s flu and COVID-19 vaccines

    Judith A. O’Donnell of the Perelman School of Medicine answers common questions about this year’s flu shot and the new COVID-19 vaccines.

    Liana F. Wait

    Conflicts and cultural evolution: All for one and one for all?
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    Conflicts and cultural evolution: All for one and one for all?

    Researchers from the School of Arts & Sciences show that, when it comes to learning and honing different skills, what’s better for the individual isn’t always better for the group.

    Liana F. Wait

    Removing the barrier surrounding solid tumors clears path for T cells
    Stroma-targeting CAR T cells (green) in the stroma surrounding a solid tumor.

    Stroma-targeting CAR T cells (green) accumulate in the stroma surrounding a tumor in a mouse model of pancreatic cancer.

    (Image: Zebin Xiao)

    Removing the barrier surrounding solid tumors clears path for T cells

    Penn researchers uncover a new way to target solid tumors. Using CAR T cells to remove cancer-associated fibroblasts surrounding pancreatic tumors allows T cells to infiltrate and attack the tumor cells.

    Liana F. Wait

    Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis
    wildfire with smoke in a forest Wildfires are becoming increasingly common as a result of the climate crisis, endangering biodiversity and humans.

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    Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis

    The climate crisis impacts everyone. During Climate Week at Penn, which will be held from Sept. 18-22, everyone is invited to find their place in the climate movement.

    Liana F. Wait

    Genetic switch turns tumor suppressor into oncogene in colorectal cancer
    Fluorescent microscopy of colon cancer cells..

    (Image: Yuhua Tian)

    Genetic switch turns tumor suppressor into oncogene in colorectal cancer

    Researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine have shown that an enzyme that suppresses early-stage colorectal cancer switches to become an oncogene as the cancer progresses.

    Liana F. Wait

    Trading decisions are observable in the eyes of buyers and sellers
    Closeup of an eye.

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    Trading decisions are observable in the eyes of buyers and sellers

    In a new collaborative study, PIK Professor Michael Platt models how the decision-making process unfolds in the brains of buyers and sellers considering a deal. These decisions were observable in eye movements and pupil dilation.

    Liana F. Wait

    Who, What, Why: Amy Wu and the Brain Exercise Initiative
    Amy Wu

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    Who, What, Why: Amy Wu and the Brain Exercise Initiative

    The fourth-year is the founder and president of Penn’s chapter of the Brain Exercise Initiative, a service club that connects student volunteers with senior citizens to help combat social isolation and cognitive decline.

    Liana F. Wait

    A hub for water innovation and leadership
    Jazmin Ricks and high school students from Paul Robeson High School at Cobbs Creek.

    Jazmin Ricks teaches students from Paul Robeson High School during the 2022 Cobbs Creek Summer Enrichment program.

    (Image: Melanie Chu)

    A hub for water innovation and leadership

    As the Water Center marks five years on campus, Penn Today takes a look at its achievements, ongoing projects, and plans for the future.

    Liana F. Wait

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