A team of Yale and Harvard researchers have identified how a gene, that when mutated can cause microcephaly, controls the growth of the human cerebral cortex.
The study looks at a Yale-developed serum that attacks a protein in the saliva of malaria parasite-infected mosquitos, rather than the parasite itself.
The Yale mathematician was given the prestigious award, presented annually to a person of Korean descent, for her work related to geometry and number theory.
Searching the entire genome, a Yale team has identified a gene that when eliminated can spur regeneration of axons in nerve cells severed by spinal cord injury.
New Yale-led research into the molecular basis of the human sense of smell may have implications for a variety of effects on mood and behavior in vertebrates.
Researchers say the response, observed against flu, herpes, and Zika viruses, could help lead to the future development of better antiviral medications.
