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Yale Geneticist Arthur Horwich Identifies Molecule That May Protect Against Parkinson's Protein Buildup
A Yale-led study has found a molecule that appears to shield neurons from the toxic alpha-synuclein clumps seen in Parkinson's disease, pointing toward possible future treatments.
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Yale Researchers Peer Into the Claustrum, a Hidden Brain Region Tied to Uncertainty
Yale researchers find a way to study the claustrum, an enigmatic brain region, revealing its role in learning and adapting to uncertainty and offering clues to neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Yale Study Finds Sidewalks and Greenways, Not Nearby Shops, Best Predict Whether Residents Walk
Yale researchers found pedestrian infrastructure better predicts walking than nearby amenities, mapping results across 272 U.S. cities in a new digital atlas of walkability.
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Yale-Led Study Offers Clues on How AI Chatbots 'Reason' Like Humans
Yale linguist Tom McCoy says advanced large language models grasp symbolic structure from vast datasets much like a pointillist painting reveals patterns only when viewed from a distance.
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Yale Study Reveals How the Brain Keeps Learning While You Rest
New Yale research identifies patterns tied to an "offline" learning process that occurs when the mind takes a break, alongside studies on seasonal poverty loans and a top geography prize.
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Yale School of Public Health Launches Course on Communicating Science Amid Trust Gap
New Yale School of Public Health course on media communication aims to bridge a growing trust gap between the scientific community and the public, Dean Megan Ranney says.
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Yale Study Suggests Animal Life Began 200 Million Years Earlier Than Thought
A research group including Yale paleontologist Derek Briggs suggests animals may have appeared on Earth as early as 800 million years ago, a finding with implications for evolution.
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Yale Study Revisits How Breastfeeding Success Is Measured
Yale researchers examined whether participants in a national survey felt they had met their breastfeeding goals, and how person-centered measures could better support parents.
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Yale Marks 325th Anniversary, Launches Nursing Programs, and Warns Flu Season Is Coming
Yale's weekly roundup covers its 325th anniversary, new direct-entry nursing degrees, flu vaccination advice, roaming black holes, mass timber, and a new podcast on firearm safety.
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Yale Marks 60 Years of Harkness Tower Carillon, Highlights Anxiety Research and Climate Action
Yale Today newsletter marks 60 years since Harkness Tower's carillon dedication, spotlights childhood anxiety research, Climate Week NYC summit, and a week of sustainability programs on campus.
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Yale Marks 325th Anniversary, Launches New Nursing Degree Programs
Yale University celebrates its 325th anniversary with exhibitions, lectures and a Cross Campus gathering, while the School of Nursing adds two new direct-entry degree programs.
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Yale Study Finds AI Automation Doesn't Necessarily Make Workers Obsolete
New Yale research suggests AI automation can free workers to focus on other tasks, boosting productivity or even increasing demand for more workers, according to Yale SOM's Menaka Hampole.
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Rosenthal Named Yale's Next University Secretary
Lesley Rosenthal of The Juilliard School will become Yale's next university secretary on Dec. 1, President Maurie McInnis announced, bringing extensive nonprofit governance experience to the role.
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Yale Astronomers Say 'Wandering' Black Holes Could Reveal Hidden History of Galaxies
Yale astronomers report that roaming black holes found outside galactic centers, in the "nooks and crannies" of galaxies, may hold clues to the origins of black holes and galactic history.
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Yale Experts Examine AI's Role in Nursing, Test Accommodations, and Declining Trust in Doctors
Yale's weekly roundup features Christine Rodriguez on AI in nursing, Jackie Britt-Friedman on K-12 test accommodations, and a School of Public Health report on eroding trust in medical experts.
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Yale's Tobin Center Marks Eight Years of Connecting Economic Research to Policy
A new report documents how Yale's hub for economic policy has linked faculty with local, state, and national policymakers since 2018, closing the gap between research and policy.
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Yale Study Finds Agricultural 'Liming' Stores More Carbon Dioxide Than It Releases
Yale researchers find that adding limestone to farm fields in the Mississippi River Basin stores more carbon dioxide than it releases, contradicting conventional emissions accounting.
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Yale Study: Wearable Sensors Could Transform Knee Joint Care
Yale researchers find sensors tracking how patients move in the real world are as effective as lab tests for knee ailments, potentially enabling earlier treatment and more personalized care.
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Yale Report Examines Why Fewer People Are Listening to Doctors
Yale School of Public Health researchers explore how people weigh physician advice against AI tools and social media, and how to rebuild trust in medical experts.
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Yale Study Finds Most Older Americans With a Dementia Diagnosis Don't Report It
Yale researchers find most older Americans with a dementia diagnosis in their medical records report in surveys that they don't have one, potentially missing critical early interventions.
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Yale Launches Trial to Test Whether Adalimumab Can Halt Parkinson's Before It Starts
Yale researchers are testing adalimumab, already used for other conditions, in a new clinical trial that aims to slow or prevent Parkinson's disease during the decades-long window before motor symptoms appear.
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Yale Study: Solar System's First Bodies Formed From Fire, Not Ice
A new Yale-led study finds the solar system's earliest bodies were built from fire rather than ice, offering insight into the building blocks that eventually formed the planets.
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Yale Researchers Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Fuel Using Electricity and Plasma
Yale researchers develop an efficient way to combine electricity and plasma to turn carbon dioxide into fuels and useful chemicals, while other Yale teams tackle medical AI safety and peacebuilding.
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Yale Researchers Launch Trial Aiming to Stop Parkinson's Disease Before It Starts
Yale researchers are testing whether adalimumab, already used for other conditions, can slow or prevent Parkinson's disease during the decades-long gap before motor symptoms appear.
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Yale Experts Question Who Really Benefits From Glucose Monitoring Devices
Yale endocrinologist Kasia Lipska co-authored a new paper examining whether glucose monitoring devices help people beyond diabetes patients, including those with obesity or seeking general wellness.
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Yale Study Finds Only 32% of Women With Cerebral Palsy Get Routine Gynecologic Exams
Yale researchers report that just 32% of women with cerebral palsy receive routine gynecologic exams, with a co-author saying bridging the gap is about equal access to health care.
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Yale Study Links Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking Disorders to OCD Genetics
A Yale study of 100 families finds a genetic link between trichotillomania, excoriation disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, a finding researchers say could point the way to treatments.
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Yale Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 as a New Generation Reflects
Yale students, most born after the Sept. 11 attacks, gathered at Reese Stadium to mark the 25th anniversary, while Harkness Tower bells ring and campus events explore the tragedy's legacy.
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Yale Studies Reveal Hibernating Squirrels’ Touch, Machine Learning for Smell
Yale researchers find hibernating ground squirrels keep their sense of touch in the cold, machine learning predicts odor perception, and a new program pairs students with instructors on course design.
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Yale Study Uncovers Genetic Link for Hair-Pulling and Skin-Picking Disorders
A Yale study involving 100 families reveals a genetic link between trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, and OCD, offering new hope for treatments for these often familial conditions.
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