Carfilzomib: The Latest Triumph of Targeted Therapies Development After a 14-year process, carfilzomib, a cancer drug developed from a natural product by Dr. Craig Crews’ lab, has received FDA approval. Read More » Kaitlin McLean November 10, 2012
The Latest Superstar Couple: Closing in on Kepler-36 Yale’s Dr. Sarbani Basu has been involved in the study of a surprising pair of planets: a rocky planet and a gas giant that follow very similar orbits. Read More » Li Boynton November 10, 2012
Curing the “Bubble Boy” Based on recent trials, gene therapy may provide a new avenue for treating the serious immune disorder ADA-SCID. Read More » Elisa Visher November 10, 2012
Sizing Up Autism: The Correlation Between Autism and Abnormal Growth The recent Autism Phenome Project has identified a correlation between autism and overgrowth, but the genetic connection remains unclear. Read More » Jessica Schmerler November 10, 2012
This is History: Microprobe Analyses Decipher Identities of Metallurgical Artifacts Dr. Robert Gordon and Colin Thomas use microstructure analysis and other chemical techniques to place artifacts in rich historical context. Read More » Theresa Oei November 10, 2012