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A molecule known as anaplastic lymphoma kinase is a driver of several cancers, including pediatric neuroblastoma, B-cell lymphomas, and myofibroblast tumors, according to a new study by Yale Cancer Center researchers.

“It was thought anecdotally that we had become less active, and as a result, had increased susceptibility to weight gain,” says Anton Bennett, PhD, Dorys McConnell Duberg Professor of Pharmacology, professor of comparative medicine, and director of Yale Center for Molecular and Systems Metabolism. “That is not the case. Energy expenditure is not part of the obesity story.”

The Yale Black Postdoctoral Association is about community and support, said the founders, but it is also about enhancing the visibility of Black postdocs — to one another, and to the Yale School of Medicine community at large.

The Innovators from Yale University Dolphin Tank® event is a “friendly-feedback” session in which participants will receive constructive advice and practical insights following 3- to 5-minute pitches.

Siner’s Strengths Evident In COVID Response

Meet a dozen industrious young scientists who are trying to solve formidable global problems by fighting disease, harnessing solar energy, and exposing the inequalities of air pollution exposure Each year, C&EN introduces you to a dozen dazzling young scientists with our Talented 12 issue. The researchers we feature are always engaged in world-changing work. This year's group is removing pollutants from water, transforming the immune system to fight cancer, and creating the next generation of chemical catalysts. To assemble our list of pioneering young chemists, we consulted our staff and Talented 12 alumni. But the overwhelming majority of our nominations came from an online form submitted by you, C&EN's readers. Thanks to everyone who took the time to tell us about a rising star they've been tracking. We think you'll be impressed by all that these 12 innovative scientists have done—and eager to see what they do next.

A new publication by Yale Cancer Center highlights recent breakthrough therapies developed to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Discoveries & Impact (August 2021)

August 1, 2021, is World Lung Cancer Day; a day dedicated to raising awareness of the risk factors for lung cancer and highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment advances.