Sci-Tech2 Archives - Page 53 of 112

Yale physicists come closer to understanding universe

For decades, physicists have searched for a theory to describe how all of the universe works. But a new collaboration between Harvard and Yale may […]

October 30, 2018

EUI YOUNG KIM & JASMINE SU

Industry payments linked to higher prescription rates

A new study by researchers at Yale and several other institutions has found that physicians prescribe medicines at a higher rate when they receive payments […]

October 30, 2018

THE YALE DAILY NEWS

Brand most important in determining phone value

A recent study by the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies has elucidated the most important factors affecting the value of second hand smartphones. The […]

October 30, 2018

MADISON MAHONEY & MARISA PERYER

FDA approves new flu medication

As flu season begins in full swing, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new antiviral medication to treat influenza symptoms on Wednesday. This […]

October 29, 2018

MADISON MAHONEY

“Eating Animals” screening captivates crowd

“Eating Animals,” a documentary directed by Christopher Quinn and coproduced by Natalie Portman, was screened at the Whitney Humanities Center on Friday night. The film, […]

October 29, 2018

LYDIA BUONOMANO

Ecologist intersects science and religion

On Thursday evening, ecologist Thomas Lovejoy ’63 GRD ’71 discussed the ethics of sustainable use and protection of the natural environment, incorporating a fusion of […]

October 26, 2018

EUI YOUNG KIM

New genes increasing risk of multiple sclerosis identified

An international collaboration led by Yale researchers has identified four novel genes that affect an individual’s risk for multiple sclerosis. In a new study led […]

October 25, 2018

MATT KRISTOFFERSEN

Major hospitals fail to meet medical record standards

For Carolyn Lye MED ’20, requesting medical records is a simple process. Health professionals and students like Lye are healthy, experienced and, most importantly, knowledgeable […]

October 24, 2018

GABRIEL KLAPHOLZ

Researchers uncover potential RNA-targeting drug

Yale researchers have devised a new way to fight infections, using small-molecule drugs to target RNA, instead of the more common drug targets — proteins. […]

October 23, 2018

JOSH PURTELL

Researchers create robot suits

Yale researchers have developed a suit that can turn ordinary objects into robots capable of moving from place to place and grasping other objects. The […]

October 23, 2018

MARISA PERYER

Alpern reappointment feedback incomplete, committee argues

The University must decide if they will grant Robert Alpern, who has presided over the medical school for nearly 15 years, another term as dean, but the feedback process is incomplete.

October 23, 2018

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