Maggie Reid
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Univ. researchers link gene to Lowe syndrome
Yale researchers have identified a connection between a single gene mutation and the numerous symptoms of Lowe syndrome, a rare recessive genetic disorder.
Study says elderly may dismiss doctors’ orders
New research from Yale shows that a high percentage of chronically ill elderly patients are refusing to follow their doctors’ orders, but the researchers still do not fully understand the nature of the patients’ disagreements.
Univ. gets NIH grant for study
The Yale School of Medicine announced this week that it will receive millions of dollars in funding over the next five years to support research aimed at discovering new methods of curbing addictive behaviors.
Ex-alderman Holahan passes away
Thomas Holahan ’63 GRD ’72, former East Rock alderman and recent mayoral candidate, died of heart and kidney failure on Aug. 18.
Car sharing to come to Univ.
Starting today, Yalies will be able to rent cars on an hourly basis from Zipcar Inc., a car-sharing company that allows customers to walk up to vehicles and drive them away with little more than a membership card.
Mental Hygiene weighs tough options
Mental illness has long been a hot-button issue on college campuses, but in the wake of this month’s shootings at Virginia Tech, even greater scrutiny has been placed on university support systems for students with psychological illnesses. At Yale, the mental health services must walk the fine line between enabling students to receive treatment while remaining in school and protecting the student’s health and safety — or that of others — by sending seriously depressed students off campus
Yalies say ‘YES’ to business
Yale Innovation Summit features technology, entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs and innovators from across the country congregated at the Yale Innovation Summit this weekend to discuss the latest trends in technology, both on campus and beyond.
Grad is Yale’s first black Ph.D. in neurobiology
McRae did not realize unique position for years
In 2002, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rutgers University, Paulette McRae GRD ’07 applied to the neurobiology department at Yale, crossing her fingers that she would make it into the program. Little did she know that, when she did get in, she would make history.
Public health showcased
Despite the undergraduate effort that went into Yale’s Public Health Week, only a few students and community members showed up at Wilson Branch Library for the kickoff event Monday, organizers said.
YUHS birth control prices will increase
Some worry that hike, caused by a change in federal law, will force Elis to use less reliable contraceptives
Yale students will face higher prices for birth control in coming months following a change in federal law.