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Illuminating The Evolution of Social Parasite Ants

Ants are known as hard workers, tirelessly attending to their assigned tasks—foraging for food, nurturing larvae, digging tunnels, tidying the nest.

Innovative Approach Opens the Door To COVID Nanobody Therapies

COVID is not yet under control. Despite a bevy of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and antivirals, the virus continues to mutate and elude us.

Mechanical Sensors Help Coordinate Cell Organization During Eye Development

The normal, symmetric formation of the vertebrate eyes is coordinated by a molecular sensor that responds to mechanical force

Far-Ultraviolet LED Designed To Kill Bacteria And Viruses Efficiently Without Harming Humans

A powerful LED can efficiently disinfect surfaces, while remaining safe for humans

The Weight of Responsibility: Biomass of Livestock Dwarfs That of Wild Mammals

Wild land mammals weigh less than 10 percent of the combined weight of humans and are outweighed by cattle and other domesticated mammals by a factor of 30

Immunotherapy Drugs Step on the Gas

Sometimes anticancer antibodies press on the gas and the brakes at the same time. New research might help them accelerate better

Treating A Heart Attack Before It Happens

A preventive procedure, performed on healthy mice, improved their recovery from later-occurring cardiac injury, reshaping our knowledge of regeneration in hearts – and possibly other organs

A Little Dusty – But Alive

A Weizmann Institute study shows that some bacteria that hitch a long-distance ride on desert dust particles may touch down alive and kicking

Yale Alumni Academy Trip to Chile, Land of Contrasts

Dean Indy Burke’s description of a two-week trip with the Yale Alumni Academy in Chile, including remarkable opportunities to learn more about Chile’s climate and environment, observe the effects of climate change firsthand , and engage with a wonderful group of alumni and oh yes, great and plentiful food and wine!

R&D Investment Can Have Multiplier Effects—If It’s Made in the Right Industries

A new study co-authored by Prof. Song Ma finds that allocating research funding to certain scientific fields can have long-term ripple effects across sectors and countries. The results suggest that the United States should invest more in semiconductors and green technology.

Antibiotics for Acne: Groundbreaking Study Shows Why One Works Best

Anew study brings precision to the understanding of which antibiotics work best for acne treatment and why.

Yale Team Co-maps Proteins and Transcriptome in Human Tissues

To understand how cells behave, researchers also need to understand the molecules that make them work.

Study Examines Potential Use of Machine Learning for Sustainable Development of Biomass

Biomass is widely considered a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, and many experts say it can play a critical role in combating climate change.

Mussels and Other Aquatic Animals Provide Critical Coastal Ecosystem Protections

A new study focusing on 750,000 acres of U.S. coastal areas finds that mollusks act as ecosystem engineers, helping sustain salt marshes in the face of climate change.

Study Finds Health Priorities Identification Helpful for Persons Living With Dementia

As their disease progresses, persons living with dementia and multiple chronic conditions (MCC) increasingly rely on care partners to help them make health care decisions for themselves.

Purifying Water with Just A Few Atoms

Due to their considerable efficiency, catalysts made of just a few atoms show great promise in the field of water treatment.

New Class of Drugs Could Prevent Resistant COVID-19 Variants

The constant evolution of new COVID-19 variants makes it critical for clinicians to have multiple therapies in their arsenal for treating drug-resistant infections.

Raising Awareness About Colorectal Cancer

With the arrival of March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, faculty and staff in the Department of Internal Medicine’s Section of Digestive Diseases are redoubling their efforts to spread the word about the importance of screening, especially in younger individuals and those with a family history of the disease.

LIVE-HCM Study: Insights on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Management

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session included a late-breaking clinical trial on the safety of vigorous exercise for individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).