Recent YSCC Discoveries
Accumulation of a biological material called lipofuscin is associated with aging and neurodegeneration. A new study uncovers a driver of this process.
- May 27, 2026
“Connecting the Dots,” an initiative launched by Yale School of Medicine's Jennifer Caprio, helps administrative staff better understand the clinical, research, and educational work happening across the school.
- May 27, 2026Source: The Print (with Hugh Taylor, MD)
The study published in Nature Communications Medicine on 16 May found that DNA methylation patterns in stem cells derived from menstrual blood could distinguish people with endometriosis from healthy individuals.
- May 26, 2026
Stem cells have reshaped modern biology. At Yale School of Medicine, researchers are uncovering how they function and how to harness them for human health.
- May 25, 2026
Yale’s esteemed professor pried open doors once shut to women, leaving a legacy of advocacy and breakthrough science.
- May 25, 2026
Researchers in the Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program are working to address chronic inflammation, heart disease, and more.
- May 25, 2026
Research frequently crosses disciplines within Yale School of Medicine. It can also happen within a single lab.
- May 25, 2026
Yale School of Medicine researchers explore the many functions of mitochondria—and how their malfunction can contribute to a broad range of diseases.
- May 25, 2026
The 98-year-old “Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine” has evolved a lot over the decades. Students have made it a success.
- May 25, 2026
Studying fundamental processes in the body highlights avenues for novel therapeutics.