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Yale Law clinic offers free legal guidance to documentary filmmakers

By SC Connecticut News | May 29, 2024

In April 1980, three men in Chattanooga, Tennessee, fired shotgun blasts at four Black women waiting for a cab. A fifth woman was injured by flying glass. The men, members of the Ku Klux Klan, faced criminal charges but were acquitted or given light sentences by an all-white jury. Subsequently, the Center for Constitutional Rights successfully sued the Klansmen in federal civil court on behalf of the women in a landmark 1982 trial.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Middlesex County in week ending May 18

By SC Connecticut News | May 29, 2024

The only price of premium 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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Research aims at optimizing second-line hypertension treatments using real-world data

By SC Connecticut News | May 28, 2024

More than 100 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with hypertension, a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Despite this, over 70% of those affected cannot achieve adequate blood pressure control with a single drug, while current guidelines only recommend first-line therapy.

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Study reveals difficulty distinguishing between AI-generated and human-written restaurant reviews

By SC Connecticut News | May 28, 2024

Balázs Kovács, a professor of organizational behavior at Yale School of Management, has found that artificial intelligence can now generate restaurant reviews that are indistinguishable from those written by humans. In his recent study, he discovered that human testers could not reliably differentiate between human-written reviews and those produced by GPT-4, the latest iteration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

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Yale performs first fully in-house customized 3D surgery

By SC Connecticut News | May 28, 2024

Lisa Lattanza, MD, Chair and Ensign Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, has performed the first fully in-house 3D surgical case at Yale. Lattanza, who previously performed the world’s first elbow transplant before joining Yale School of Medicine as chair in 2019, aims to integrate her expertise in 3D surgical planning with emerging innovations in 3D technology to position Yale as a leader in orthopaedic care.

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Kerwin Charles named Beinecke professor at Yale

By SC Connecticut News | May 28, 2024

Kerwin K. Charles, a world-renowned economist and award-winning educator whose work examines a range of topics in labor and applied economics, has been appointed the Frederick W. Beinecke Professor of Economics, Policy & Management, effective immediately.

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Yale unveils coded art exhibition merging physical and digital mediums

By SC Connecticut News | May 28, 2024

The new ISOVIST gallery at Yale’s Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (CCAM) provides visitors a firsthand experience at the intersection of art and technology. A brightly colored patchwork quilt displayed in the gallery, which appears to be the work of a skilled hand, originated as an algorithm.

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Michael J. Sernyak remembered for contributions to psychiatry at Yale

By SC Connecticut News | May 28, 2024

Michael J. Sernyak, MD, a professor of psychiatry and deputy chair for State Affairs and Clinical Affairs at Yale School of Medicine, as well as CEO of the Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was 62.

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Stem cell research identifies molecules aiding tissue repair

By SC Connecticut News | May 28, 2024

Stem cells play a crucial role in repairing damaged tissue, whether it’s a scraped knee or a scarred uterus following pregnancy. New stem cell research has identified the molecules that the cells produce to promote the healing process. The finding could pave the way for the development of new, more effective drugs for injuries or various diseases, including conditions related to reproductive health such as Asherman syndrome, a gynecologic condition in which the uterus scars and becomes fibrotic.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in New Haven County in week ending May 25?

By SC Connecticut News | May 27, 2024

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within New Haven County in week ending May 25?

By SC Connecticut News | May 26, 2024

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

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Yale group discusses representation of physics in museums

By SC Connecticut News | May 24, 2024

On May 15, the Yale History and Foundations of Physics Reading Group (HoFoP) held a discussion titled "How Does Physics Make it to the Museum," followed by a visit to the history of science and technology exhibit in the newly re-opened Peabody Museum. The event was facilitated by Professor Paola Bertucci, curator of the Peabody’s History of Science and Technology Division.

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Yale study highlights key factors contributing to delayed stroke treatments

By SC Connecticut News | May 24, 2024

When it comes to stroke treatment, every minute counts. A new study identifies factors associated with treatment delays — and targets for intervention.

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Yale scholar explores lessons from Jean-Jacques Rousseau for modern democracy

By SC Connecticut News | May 24, 2024

What can a French political philosopher from the 18th century teach us about current trends in democracy? Théophile Pénigaud, a postdoctoral associate with the Institution for Social and Policy Studies’ (ISPS) Democratic Innovations program at Yale University, has written a book based on his Ph.D. thesis exploring the work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The Democratic Innovations program aims to identify and test new ideas for improving democratic representation and governance.

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Frailty linked to higher risk of depression: Yale study

By SC Connecticut News | May 24, 2024

A recent Yale study indicates that physical frailty may increase the risk of developing depression and could be a potential target for intervention. The research, published on May 23 in Nature Communications, highlights the need for routine assessment of physical frailty in clinical practice.

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Simulation Academy at Yale celebrates graduation day

By SC Connecticut News | May 23, 2024

Over 100 people attended the Simulation Academy at Yale’s (SAY) graduation and career fair on Saturday, May 11. Entire families, including parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends, showed up to support their graduating students as they received diplomas for completing an after-school hands-on simulation program focused on STEM education and exposure to careers in the healthcare profession.

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Yale study explores evolution of unique mating habits in deep-sea anglerfish

By SC Connecticut News | May 23, 2024

Bufoceratias wedli, a deep-sea anglerfish species, reproduces through a version of sexual parasitism in which the male temporarily attaches to the much larger female, according to a new study by Yale researchers.

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New study links genetic variants with neuropsychiatric diseases

By SC Connecticut News | May 23, 2024

A new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 18

By SC Connecticut News | May 22, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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Richard Brodhead named interim director at Yale Center for British Art

By SC Connecticut News | May 22, 2024

Richard Brodhead, a former senior leader at Yale and Duke Universities, will serve as interim director of the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) while the university seeks a successor to departing director Courtney J. Martin.