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Study points to potential personalized approach to treating lupus
In individuals with lupus, immune cells attack the body’s own tissue and organs as if they are enemy invaders. A new Yale-led study describes how a protein found in common bacteria triggers that auto-immune response. The finding opens the door to future therapies targeting the bacteria rather than the immune system, the researchers said.
28 Mar 2018
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Connecticut’s science and engineering academy inducts six faculty
Six members of the School of Medicine faculty are newly elected members of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE). They are among 11 new members from Yale, and 24 chosen overall.
30 Apr 2017
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Six faculty elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
Six Yale School of Medicine researchers have been elected to the prestigious Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE), including: Alison P. Galvani, Jonathon Howard, Ann Kurth, Frederick J. Sigworth, Hugh S. Taylor, and Sandra Wolin.
20 Feb 2017
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11 from Yale elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering has elected 24 of the state’s leading experts in science, engineering, and technology to membership in the academy, including 11 new members from Yale.
15 Feb 2017
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Yale faculty elected to world’s largest scientific society
Five Yale scholars have been named as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The AAAS states they were elevated to the rank of fellow “because of their efforts toward advancing science applications that are deemed scientifically or socially distinguished.” All told, 388 scientists from around the world were elected this year.
2 Dec 2013
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Yale researcher wins novel grant to study lupus
Dr. Sandra Wolin wins novel grant to study lupus.
Source: Yale News
29 May 2013
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Yale Researchers Named Ellison Foundation Senior Scholars in Aging
Two distinguished Yale scientists have been named Senior Scholars in Aging research by the Ellison Medical Foundation, a four-year award made to established investigators for research into understanding development processes that affect lifespan, and age-related diseases and disabilities.
26 Feb 2007
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Yale Scientists Identify Structure for RNA Quality Control
A report by Yale scientists in the journal Cell sheds new light on how the protein Ro, a major autoantigen in patients with autoimmune disease, recognizes misfolded RNAs, creating a RNA quality control system for cells.
1 Jun 2005
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Ro's role in lupus
An estimated 1. 5 million Americans suffer from lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disorder that causes aching joints, fever, fatigue, numerous skin lesions and hypersensitivity to light.
15 Jan 2004
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Yale’s M.D./Ph.D. Program celebrates a birthday and 188 promising careers
When Donald E. Ingber graduated from Yale College in 1977, he had definite ideas about what he wanted to do in life.
15 Nov 2000
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Telomerase and the fight against cancer
Telomerase, an enzyme that makes cancer cells grow, is a better target for chemotherapy than previously thought, a Yale researcher and colleagues at the University of Colorado have found. Sandra L.
15 Dec 1999
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Yale Researcher Collaborates on Study Showing Possible New Pathway for Attacking Cancer Cells
A Yale researcher has helped increase our understanding of telomerase, an enzyme that makes cancer cells grow, which could lead to new ways to attack cancer with chemotherapy.
8 Sep 1999