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Cheapest diesel in cities across New Haven County in week ending Sept. 21

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Yale unveils new barcode technology for enhanced cancer diagnosis

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 30, 2024

A new pathology tool developed at Yale University shows promise in improving cancer diagnoses through the use of barcode technology.

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First human case of emerging tick-borne disease reported in Connecticut

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 30, 2024

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) has identified the first locally acquired human case of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis in Connecticut. This emerging tick-borne disease, transmitted by the Gulf Coast tick, is similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever but with milder symptoms.

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Researcher explores why some people are more susceptible to infections

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 30, 2024

Heidi Zapata, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine (infectious diseases) at Yale School of Medicine, has a deep interest in microbes—bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. “That’s what led me to infectious diseases,” she said.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending Sept. 21?

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within New Haven County in week ending Sept. 21?

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former SC Connecticut News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 29, 2024

These former SC Connecticut News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Middlesex County in week ending Sept. 21?

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 28, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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SC Connecticut News area weekly mass times

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Students paid more for higher education in New Haven County in 2022-23 school year

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 27, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.5% in New Haven County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across New Haven County in week ending Sept. 21

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within New Haven County in week ending Sept. 21?

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 27, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Yale study identifies proteins linked to congenital developmental disorders

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 27, 2024

Yale researchers have identified two proteins involved in centrosome function that could represent targets for treating congenital developmental disorders. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, focuses on the proteins PPP2R3C and MAP3K1.

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Yale honors Carolyn Mazure with leadership award in women's health

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 27, 2024

Carolyn Mazure, a national leader in women’s health research, has been awarded the Women Faculty Forum’s Wasserman Courage, Clarity, and Leadership Award. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at Yale.

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Yale conference examines potential changes in U.S. tax policy amid upcoming elections

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 27, 2024

When voters consider candidates for November’s presidential and congressional elections, they won’t just be deciding who occupies the White House and which party controls Congress. They will also be shaping the future of U.S. tax and budget policy.

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New compound discovered that inhibits drug-resistant malaria parasites

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 27, 2024

Researchers have identified a new chemical compound, MED6-189, which shows strong inhibition of parasites resistant to commonly used antimalarial drugs. The compound's high potency, excellent therapeutic profile, and unique mode of action make it a promising addition to the antimalarial drug pipeline.

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New naming system enhances tracking of dengue variants

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 27, 2024

Yale researchers, in collaboration with scientists from 14 other countries, have introduced a new system for naming dengue virus lineages. This development aims to enhance the tracking of new variants and aid in vaccine creation. The study detailing this system was published in PLOS Biology.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 21

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 26, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Average cost of college went up for students in Middlesex County in 2022-23 school year

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees rose 3.7% in Middlesex County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Digital therapy outperforms traditional methods in reducing alcohol use: Yale study

By SC Connecticut News | Sep 26, 2024

A recent study conducted by Yale University has found that a digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program is more effective than traditional clinician-delivered CBT in promoting alcohol abstinence among patients. The research, published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that participants using the web-based program, CBT4CBT, increased their alcohol-free days by over 50%, surpassing the results of standard outpatient care or clinician-led CBT.