2023 Life Sciences Pitchfest celebrates Yale innovation
The Dec. 7 event showcased Yale ’s most promising life science innovations from 32 faculty-led teams. Four outstanding pitches were honored. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Yale scientist honored for contributions to treatment of cancer
Yale ’s Craig M. Crews has been named the winner of the 2024 Kimberly Prize in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, the largest biochemistry award in the U.S. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Sensitivity to hormone made by fetus may drive severe pregnancy sickness
Exhaustion, vomiting, and aversion to strong smells are well-known—and well-loathed—pregnancy symptoms. But roughly 2% of pregnant people experience a particularly severe form of sickness known as hyperemesis gravidarum. These expectant parents vomit multiple times a day, which can lead to dehydration, weight loss, and, for some people, hospitalization and potentially life-threatening complications for themselves and the fetus.
Now, scientists have turned up new clues about the causes of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, finding that the severity of illness is influenced by how much of a hormone called GDF15 the ...
Source: ScienceNOW - December 13, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Yale study: ‘Forever chemicals’ promote cancer cell migration
Two “forever chemicals” spurred cancer cells to migrate to new positions, a sign that they could potentially contribute to cancer metastasis, researchers say. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Meet YSE ’s inaugural Environmental Leadership and Mentoring cohort
A new Yale certificate program aims to empower environmentally focused postdoctoral scholars with skills and knowledge needed to excel as leaders and mentors. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - December 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
