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Datasets that are too small may lead researchers to overlook relationships between the brain and behavior, a new study finds.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending July 27?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Yale study highlights importance of larger datasets in brain-behavior research

Datasets that are too small may lead researchers to overlook relationships between the brain and behavior, a new study finds.

Study reveals higher engagement for misleading TikTok videos about women's health

Physicians may still be the most trusted source for health information, but more people are scrolling through social media before scheduling with a doctor’s office.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in New Haven County in week ending July 27?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout New Haven County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 27

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lisa Lattanza appointed Ensign Professor at Yale

Lisa Lattanza, a world-renowned leader in patient-specific 3D surgical planning and technology for deformity correction, was recently appointed the Ensign Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. The appointment is for a term of 10 years, renewable by the dean of the Yale School of Medicine (YSM).

New Yale museum gallery explores diverse cultures across Pacific

The Yale Peabody Museum’s new Hall of the Pacific introduces visitors to a wide diversity of Pacific cultures.

John Morley appointed Augustus E. Lines Professor at Yale Law

John Morley, a leading expert on business organization, investment management, and trusts and estates, has been appointed the Augustus E. Lines Professor of Law. Morley has been a member of the Yale Law School faculty since 2013.

Yale launches behavioral health pilot program for end-stage liver disease

End-stage liver disease is the irreversible failure of the liver, leading to damage to other organs and eventual death. It usually results from cirrhosis, a condition occurring when chronic liver problems like alcohol-related liver disease, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, or metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease progress to their final stage of fibrosis. Cirrhosis has no specific treatment, but addressing the underlying cause can slow its progression.

Paul North named Natanson Professor at Yale

Paul North, a scholar known for his work in critical theory, the history of philosophy, comparative literatures, and political economy, has been appointed the Maurice Natanson Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures. North joined the Yale faculty in 2009 and currently serves as chair of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS).

David Schleicher appointed Meyer Research Professor at Yale

David Schleicher, an expert in local government law, land use, federalism, state and local finance, and urban development, has been appointed the Walter E. Meyer Research Professor of Property and Urban Law.

John Morley appointed Augustus E. Lines Professor at Yale

John Morley, a leading expert on business organization, investment management, and trusts and estates, has been appointed the Augustus E. Lines Professor of Testamentary Law at Yale Law School. Morley has been a member of the Yale Law School faculty since 2013.

Study reveals racial disparities in summer heat exposure across northeastern US

High summertime temperatures are contributing to health concerns associated with climate change, such as increased deaths from cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases. For Black, Latino, and some Asian people living in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states, summers are hotter than for others, according to a new study from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH).

Fiona Doherty appointed Nathan Baker Clinical Professor of Law

Fiona Doherty, a legal scholar and law professor who founded a Yale-based criminal justice clinic representing people in criminal cases in New Haven, has been appointed the Nathan Baker Clinical Professor of Law.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Middlesex County in week ending July 27?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

New study examines transmission potential of close relatives to sars-cov-2

Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2 — a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos — may transmit poorly in people despite being genetically similar to the COVID-19-causing virus, a new Yale study reveals.

Yale's Sports Equity Lab advocates for athlete-centered governance amid Summer Olympics

Dr. Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu, MD, MPH, has dedicated her professional career to making international sports more affirming, welcoming, and equitable for all athletes.

Study finds discrepancies between corporate DEI claims and practices

In recent years, shareholders have attempted to hold companies accountable in court for failing to uphold commitments to diversity within their workforce or leadership teams. However, these efforts have largely been unsuccessful. For instance, Facebook’s board of directors won dismissal of shareholder claims that it had breached its fiduciary duty by ignoring diversity concerns—a judge described some of the company’s claims about diversity as “non-actionable puffery or aspirational.”

Insights on managing heart health during pregnancy from experts