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Wall Street is high on AI

A paper by Winston Wei Dou and Itay Goldstein of the Wharton School warns that informed AI traders can collude and generate substantial profits without explicit coordination that violates antitrust regulations.

Text reminders help connect health care workers to care and improve their mental health

Nationwide, health care workers are facing strains to mental health, but Penn Medicine’s regular reminders about its mental health platform lead to significant improvements of symptoms.

‘The Apprentice’ and the creation of leader Donald Trump

A paper co-written by Shawn Patterson Jr. of the Annenberg Public Policy Center analyzes the effects of “The Apprentice” on Republican primary voters.

Study: A look at what narrowed the COVID-19 vaccine gap

A survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center evaluates the positive change that occurred over time in the African American community regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

Different brain structures in females lead to more severe cognitive deficits after concussion than males

New Penn Medicine research finds that axons in brains of female mammals may be more vulnerable to damage.

Transcription atlas of Cryptosporidium life cycle.

How deadly parasites choose to be male

Penn Vet researchers reveal the gene expression across the life cycle of Cryptosporidium and identify the determinant of maleness.

How much happiness can your salary buy? Researchers can’t agree

Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School says that it would be wrong to reduce the pursuit of happiness to the pursuit of money, but that money cannot be totally discarded as a meaningful factor.

B cells drive responses of other immune cells, can be modified to prevent multiple sclerosis symptoms

Penn Medicine research finds that abnormally active B cell metabolism causes an inflammatory immune response in individuals with MS.

Experimental mRNA avian flu vaccine

Promising preclinical results from a new Penn Medicine study suggest an mRNA vaccine platform could limit the impact of avian flu pandemics.

Nader Engheta and Firooz Aflatouni sit at a table clutching Penn-branded mugs filled with tea.

Brewing brilliance

Nader Engheta and Firooz Aflatouni of Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science turn tea time into new ideas.

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