The lawsuits relate to BRCA1 and BRCA2, key genes in determining risk for breast or ovarian cancer.

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The group will hold courses about urban biking and advocate for bike reform in University City.

Last night, students filled the LGBT center to play “Body Jeopardy,” answering trivia questions on sex and body image issues.

Sigma Phi Epsilon is hosting about 50 students from Henry C. Lea Elementary School for Halloween activities.

Penn students have a long history working with Puentes de Salud, a health clinic which provides healthcare access for South Philadelphia’s growing Latino population.

In President Gutmann’s annual “state of the university” address, she discussed projects that include greater financial aid for graduate and international school students, increased public policy work and a “Pennovation Center” for start-ups.

Researchers in disciplines from religious studies to nursing are studying the cultural significance of ghosts.

Information Systems and Computing has acquired a new data center on the South Bank campus, fitted with state-of-the-art security precautions.

Woodlands Cemetery is home to 54 acres of green space, ancient trees and the resting places of notable figures.

Last weekend, Penn Admissions hosted the first Ivy in Your Backyard event, which helped more than 150 high school seniors with the college application process.

Furda cited ongoing technical issues with the Common Application as his office’s reasoning for pushing the ED deadline to Nov. 11.

This week’s crime log includes a string of thefts, vandalism, and a citation for public drunkenness and underage drinking.

Queer Palestinian activist Haneen Maikey noted the differences in the culture of homosexuality in Palestine and in Western cultures.

Kenneth Cole talked about his social media presence, his campaign for AIDS research, and AWEARNESS, which focuses on social entrepreneurship.

The new contactless Penn card is more secure and has gotten positive reviews so far.

A project called “Face to Face” will feature portraits of children with facial deformities painted by artists from a local Philadelphia art studio called Studio Incamminati.