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To resist temptation, think short term

Research led by Marissa Sharif of the Wharton School found that small, regular rewards were more effective for cultivating long-term commitment to healthy behavior than large, occasional rewards.

These six questions will dictate the future of generative AI

A study by Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School found that consultants using ChatGPT-4 outperformed those who did not.

Gut health could play a role in how blood cancer patients respond to therapy

Marco Ruella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that researchers need to tackle the problems with CAR T cell therapy to increase survival rates and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.

Sean McCooe, Holger Kissel, Shu Yang, Firooz Alfatouni, Steve Kelly, and Sean Marett pose for photograph at an award ceremony.

Celebrating innovation and impact

Now in its tenth year of operation, the Penn Center for Innovation marked innovation achievements from fiscal year 2023 with highlights and awards.

Godfather of mRNA vaccines reveals plans to immunize people against cancer years before tumors strike to ‘the disease from ever appearing’

Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine, who won the Nobel Prize for mRNA vaccines along with Katalin Karikó, is researching an mRNA vaccine against cancer.

Millennials and Gen Xers might be the unluckiest caregivers in history. Here’s how their crisis is affecting every workplace

A report by Mary Naylor of the School of Nursing found that many employed caregivers miss work, reduce their work hours, refuse promotions, or leave the workforce altogether to meet family responsibilities.

Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet

Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience.

A cancer vaccine, glowing tumors, lightning speed radiation: Three UPenn innovations to watch

Robert H. Vonderheide of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses three cancer treatment innovations that could be game changers for patients.

You should still get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Nobel Prize winner who helped discover it explains why

Drew Weissman of the Perelman School of Medicine, who won the Nobel Prize along with Katalin Karikó, discusses the backlash against vaccinations and whether to receive the latest COVID vaccine.

Pro take: Fed operating losses are piling up amid higher interest rates

A paper co-authored by Christina Skinner of the Wharton School argues that if the Federal Reserve was a private-sector bank, it could face a takeover, bankruptcy, or liquidation.

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