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1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 25

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Middlesex County in week ending May 25?

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Yale study identifies brain regions controlling social gaze behavior

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

Yale scientists have identified two brain regions that control short- and long-term social gaze behavior, a discovery that could inform therapies for disorders like autism. The findings were published on May 31 in the journal Neuron.

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Yale researchers develop compound targeting drug-resistant brain tumors

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

Yale scientists have developed a novel chemical compound, KL-50, that targets drug-resistant brain tumors without harming healthy surrounding tissue. The research, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, represents a significant advancement in the development of "chameleon compounds" designed to combat various aggressive cancers.

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Antimalarial drug shows promise against severe cases of tick-borne illness

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

For the tick-borne infection babesiosis, adding the antimalarial drug tafenoquine may be a lifesaver for vulnerable patients who relapse after standard treatment, according to a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH).

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Middlesex County in week ending May 25

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: 23% of Middlesex County students played sports on collegiate teams

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

Middlesex County's only university had 23% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Wright Lab hosts 2024 annual meeting highlighting US contributions in heavy-ion physics

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

Wright Lab hosted the 2024 ALICE-USA meeting from May 29-31. The meeting included presentations to highlight and facilitate the research work of junior and senior researchers working at the ALICE experiment’s United States institutions. There were also overview talks on the ALICE status and plans, focusing on efforts led by ALICE institutions in the United States, as well as invited talks from other heavy-ion experiments. Forty-six participants from seventeen institutions registered for the meeting.

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10.3% of New Haven County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By SC Connecticut News | May 31, 2024

New Haven County universities had 10.3% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending May 18?

By SC Connecticut News | May 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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SC Connecticut News area weekly mass times

By SC Connecticut News | May 30, 2024

The following parishes in the SC Connecticut News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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6.7% of New Haven County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By SC Connecticut News | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in New Haven County hit 6.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Athletes with defibrillators can safely return to sports according to new research

By SC Connecticut News | May 30, 2024

Sudden cardiac arrests are a significant health concern among young people, with athletes facing a higher risk. For those who have experienced cardiac arrest, an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) is the primary method to prevent future incidents. Yale researchers have published a review summarizing existing studies on how athletes can return to sports after receiving ICDs.

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Yale professor explores interplay of genetics and environment in health behaviors

By SC Connecticut News | May 30, 2024

Researcher Ramina Sotoudeh suggests that genetically predisposed and socially conditioned behaviors may be the cause of certain "bad" habits. Sotoudeh is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in Yale’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, with a secondary appointment in Statistics and Data Science.

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Study maps impact of sea-floor burrowing on marine ecosystems

By SC Connecticut News | May 30, 2024

A new scientific model is providing researchers with a comprehensive global view of the activities of clams, worms, and other invertebrate animals that burrow at the ocean's bottom. This research may offer new insights into how these mud-churning species affect ocean chemistry, carbon sequestration, and marine life globally.

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Trey Deitelbaum, former Joseph A. Foran High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By SC Connecticut News | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against North Carolina State Wolfpack.

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Alex Mach, former Coginchaug Regional High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By SC Connecticut News | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Yale study finds optimal quarantine periods vary significantly by country

By SC Connecticut News | May 29, 2024

Yale researchers have assessed the necessary quarantine duration for international travelers to prevent a rise in COVID-19 infections, finding that it varies significantly by country.

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Maurie McInnis named next president-elect for Yale

By SC Connecticut News | May 29, 2024

Maurie McInnis returns to Yale in a new role: President-elect

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Yale researcher wins award for advancing geriatric care

By SC Connecticut News | May 29, 2024

When Snigdha Jain, MD, MHS, became an ICU physician, she found that two-thirds of the individuals she cared for in the ICU were older adults. She also discovered that illness did not end with survival and discharge from the hospital for these patients. This realization prompted her to better understand how the lives of older adults change after a critical illness.