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Bioengineered chewing gum targets oral HPV, cancer risk
health18 days ago

Bioengineered chewing gum targets oral HPV, cancer risk

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine have bioengineered a chewing gum containing FRIL, an antiviral protein from the hyacinth bean, that can neutralize at least five oral viruses including HPV; in saliva samples it reduced the virus by about 93%. The gum is intended as an adjunct therapy alongside standard cancer treatments, with a four-week clinical trial planned in which patients chew the gum three times daily; if successful, it could become a low-cost, over-the-counter option after FDA approval.

via New York Post|
#antiviral#cancer#chewinggum
politics1 month ago

Trump admin withdraws bid to subpoena UPenn Jewish employees

The Trump administration dropped its subpoena seeking personal contact information of UPenn employees tied to Jewish-affiliated groups and the university’s Jewish Studies program after a year-long legal battle; the EEOC will not enforce the subpoena and Penn will dismiss the case, with the university noting that no subpoenaed data was disclosed and reiterating its commitment to protecting employees and combating antisemitism.

via Politico|
#antisemitism#eeoc#higher-education
UPenn Reverses Transgender Athlete Restrictions Amid Controversy
education-and-civil-rights1 year ago

UPenn Reverses Transgender Athlete Restrictions Amid Controversy

The University of Pennsylvania is facing criticism from LGBTQ activists and legal experts for banning transgender female athletes from women's sports to comply with a Department of Education interpretation of Title IX, amid broader political and legal battles over transgender rights in sports. The university's decision, influenced by federal pressure and executive orders, has sparked debates about legality, fairness, and the rights of transgender students, with some viewing it as a capitulation to anti-trans policies and others as compliance with federal requirements.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#civil-rights#education-and-civil-rights#lgbtq
"UPenn President Liz Magill and Board Chair Scott Bok Resign Amid Antisemitism Testimony Fallout"
education2 years ago

"UPenn President Liz Magill and Board Chair Scott Bok Resign Amid Antisemitism Testimony Fallout"

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned following backlash over her handling of antisemitism on campus. The resignation came after Republican lawmakers called for her removal and threatened to withhold $31 million in state funding to the university's veterinary school. Magill will remain a tenured faculty member at Penn Carey Law and will serve as interim president while a new leader is appointed. The Chair of the Board of Trustees, Scott L. Bok, also announced his resignation two hours after Magill's announcement. The controversy arose from Magill's testimony before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, where she and other university presidents condemned antisemitism and anti-Palestinian hate on their campuses.

via Rolling Stone|
#antisemitism#controversy#education
"University President's Controversial Testimony on Antisemitism Leads to Resignation"
education2 years ago

"University President's Controversial Testimony on Antisemitism Leads to Resignation"

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned following backlash over her testimony on antisemitism to Congress. Magill faced pressure to step down after failing to unequivocally condemn calls for the genocide of Jews. Major donor Ross Stevens rescinded a $100 million gift to the school, and the board of Penn's Wharton business school also asked for her resignation. Magill will remain a tenured faculty member at Penn Carey Law.

via Fox Business|
#antisemitism#controversy#education
Donor Backlash: UPenn Faces Funding Crisis Over Israel Stance
education2 years ago

Donor Backlash: UPenn Faces Funding Crisis Over Israel Stance

Former US Ambassador Jon Huntsman has criticized the University of Pennsylvania's response to antisemitism and announced that his family will stop donating to the university. This follows a backlash from donors and trustees over UPenn's handling of the Palestine Writes Literature Festival, which included speakers with a history of making antisemitic remarks. Huntsman accused UPenn of silence in the face of Hamas' attacks on Israel and called it "deeply adrift." In response, UPenn President Liz Magill admitted the school's inadequate response and increased security and support for Jewish centers on campus. A trustee also resigned, but the board of trustees expressed support for Magill's leadership.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#board-resignation#controversy