Yale researchers have observed an increased number of neurons in the brains of patients with Tourette’s Syndrome (TS), a finding that could lead to deeper understanding of how the brain compensates for symptoms of TS. The results of the study will be...
The “Richard K. Gershon Symposium on Suppressor T Cells,” a day of presentations and discussions by nine of the most distinguished researchers in immunology, will be held on November 17 in the Anlyan Center Auditorium at Yale School of Medicine. Each...
The burning, vise-like pain experienced by most people with spinal cord injuries results from overly sensitized nerve cells; this activity can be blocked by administering specially designed molecules, according to Yale researchers. These results for the...
Despite previous reports concluding that patients want full disclosure about their illness, many seriously ill older persons and caregivers may not be ready or able to receive information such as life expectancy, research at Yale shows. Published in the...
Despite previous reports concluding that patients want full disclosure about their illness, many seriously ill older persons and caregivers may not be ready or able to receive information such as life expectancy, research at Yale shows. Published in the...
A new study cautions that while drugs being designed to enhance memory in the elderly seem to be effective for some types of memory, they may actually worsen working memory, according to a study by Yale researchers published Thursday in the journal...
An exhibit in the rotunda of the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library will commemorate the Centennial of the announcement of the Nobel Prize in Physics to Marie Curie, Pierre Curie, and Henri Becquerel in October 1903. The display opens on November 6 to...
Yale University is hosting a three-day conference, November 6, 7 and 8, highlighting the impact of women scientists historically and addressing the scientific challenges for the 21st Century. The event marks the centennial of the first award of the Nobel...
In a self-selecting poll of fulltime faculty and researchers, conducted by “The Scientist” magazine, Yale ranked third in “Best Places to Work in Academia”. Relationships with colleagues and the quality physical and financial resources were among the...
Women’s Health Research at Yale (WHR) began celebrating its five-year anniversary on Sept. 29 at an event titled “From Vision to Innovation” at the Sage American Grill & Oyster Bar in New Haven. Carolyn Mazure, director of WHR, presided as keynote...
