February 27, 2013
By Shai Ben-YaacovA team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a protein attached to a nanoparticle that "fools" the immune system into allowing it to reach tumors. NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller spoke with head researcher Professor Dennis Discher about how it works, its promise for cancer therapy, and more.
Hundreds of blue-collar municipal workers took to the streets Wednesday afternoon to demand that Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter settle a pair of outstanding union contracts. They intend to resume the protest Thursday. More »
The Hidden City Festival, celebrating Philadelphia's overlooked historical sites, begins today. It has opened nine sites to the public with installation and conceptual art projects. More »
More and more young athletes start focusing on a single sport too early -- causing an increase in sports injuries. That was the consensus of three professional team doctors at a discussion on the impact More »
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