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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout New Haven County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Study shows challenges in distinguishing human from AI writing

A recent study led by Dr. Lee Schwamm, associate dean for digital strategy and transformation at Yale School of Medicine, has highlighted the challenges faced by peer reviewers in distinguishing between human and AI-generated writing.

Yale study examines impact of US immigration laws on Central American migrant children

In a recent study, Yale sociologist Ángel Escamilla García explores the impact of U.S. immigration laws on the journeys of migrant children from Central America traveling through Mexico to the U.S. border.

Why Anne Phillips argues tackling both poverty and inequality matters

The recent census data reveals that 36.8 million Americans, which is over 11 percent of the population, live in poverty.

1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 19

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending Oct. 19?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

AI advances gene expression control with synthetic DNA

Researchers from Yale School of Medicine, the Jackson Laboratory, and the Broad Institute have developed a new AI method to design regulatory DNA elements. These elements, known as cis-regulatory elements (CREs), control how genes are expressed in cells. The AI platform, called Computational Optimization of DNA Activity (CODA), creates synthetic DNA that can switch on genes only in specific cell types.

Ballot data reveals ticket splitting among Republican and Democratic voters

In the 2020 presidential election, a small percentage of voters in battleground states showed a tendency to split their tickets. According to a recent analysis partly funded by Yale’s Institution for Social and Policy Studies, 1.9% of Republican voters who supported Republican candidates for Congress and state legislative seats also voted for Joe Biden. Similarly, among Democrats who supported lower-office Democratic candidates, 1% cast their votes for Donald Trump.

Study links higher temperatures with increased stroke risk among young adults

Researchers from Yale School of Public Health and Yale School of Medicine have published a study indicating that short-term exposure to high ambient temperatures may significantly increase the risk of stroke among individuals aged 18 to 64, with...

Study finds telehealth matches effectiveness of in-person palliative care

A recent study has found that telehealth is as effective as in-person care for improving the quality of life in patients seeking palliative care.

Friendship paradox offers new insights for marketing and public health campaigns

Social scientists have long acknowledged the "friendship paradox," a phenomenon where individuals' friends tend to have more connections than they do. While this might affect self-esteem, it presents opportunities for marketers and public health officials to maximize outreach efforts.

Hybrid mice study reveals insights into potential new species emergence

Creating zygotes from the genetic material and cytoplasm of two mouse species has led to offspring that differ significantly from their parents, according to a new study. This research may have implications for understanding how new species emerge.

Yale monitors escalating conflict in Sudan amid humanitarian crisis

In North Darfur, Sudan, the city of El Fasher is embroiled in conflict as fighting intensifies between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). This violence has left hundreds of thousands of civilians trapped amid escalating hostilities. In mid-September 2024, renewed shelling and airstrikes have further devastated the city's infrastructure.

Yale study explores impact of visual clutter on brain's information processing

Yale researchers have uncovered how visual clutter affects information processing in the brain. Their study, published in the journal Neuron, reveals that clutter alters the flow of information within the brain, with its precise location in the field of vision influencing this process. This research sheds light on perception and offers insights into the functioning of the visual cortex.

Study highlights unique contributions of clinicians to healthcare quality

Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates (PAs) each play distinct roles in improving patient care quality, according to a study conducted by Yale and Fair Haven Community Health Care. The research focused on federally qualified health centers across the United States and assessed how these clinicians contribute to care quality. The findings challenge the assumption that having more physicians is always preferable, suggesting instead that strategic staffing could help address specific community health challenges.

Yale summit addresses lessons learned from COVID-19 on advancing health equity