Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine

Welcome to the last YJBM Science News of the 2024! Join us as we discuss the recent news in healthcare and science across the Yale community. Today, our hosts Mara and Samantha will share some of the most intriguing topics of the past few weeks. Papers featured in the episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41590-024-02023-4 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-54657-5 https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciae559 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2024.100498 More about YJBM at: https://medicine.yale.edu/yjbm/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyjbm/

What is comparative medicine and why is it important for guiding knowledge of human diseases? How does the brain regulate homeostasis of the body? In this episode of the YJBM podcast, our host Amy interviews researcher and professor Dr. Tamas Horvath about the broad and expanding topic of comparative medicine and his research on how neuroendocrine regulation is important in homeostasis and the development of metabolic disorders.

What can the intricate world of the ovary teach us about overall health? In this episode, we explore the implications of interdisciplinary research and predictive models on drug development with Dr. Hattie Chung, a recently-joined researcher and faculty member at Yale. Dr. Chung studies diverse biological topics through a systems biology lens through which she fosters collaboration and creativity. Come join us and learn about how her research is revolutionizing and driving scientific breakthroughs.

Welcome to the YJBM Science News! Join us as we discuss the recent news in healthcare and science across the Yale community. Today, our hosts Mara and Samantha will share some of the most intriguing topics of the past few weeks. Papers featured in the episode: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/154/Supplement%203/e2024067043N/199726/The-Circumstances-Surrounding-Fatal-Pediatric https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08048-x https://journals.plos.org/digitalhealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pdig.0000651 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08222-1 More about YJBM at: https://medicine.yale.edu/yjbm/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyjbm/

Amy Arnsten, neuroscientist known for uncovering prefrontal cortex mechanisms and developing guanfacine, discusses how stress disrupts executive function. She explains dynamic network connectivity, receptor shifts that shut down prefrontal circuits, and guanfacine's therapeutic action. She also covers aging-related prefrontal decline and lifestyle steps like exercise and diet to help protect cognition.

In this special episode of the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine podcast, hosts Shivesh Shourya and Mara Kushelman bring together a remarkable group of individuals transforming spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery through peer mentorship and advocacy. Joining us are Jonathan Sigworth, co-founder of More Than Walking, a nonprofit promoting independent living for SCI survivors; Dr. Benjamin Doolittle, Yale professor and Program Director of the Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program with a focus on wellness and spirituality in medicine; and Yale medical students Teimur Kayani and Robert Cotter, who have conducted pivotal research on peer mentorship as a valuable intervention for SCI recovery. Throughout the conversation, we explore how peer mentorship helps SCI survivors regain independence, the role of community support in recovery, and the potential for integrative medicine to enhance quality of life for SCI patients. The guests share insights from their personal and professional journeys, discussing the challenges, triumphs, and transformative impact of peer mentorship. Together, they highlight the importance of holistic, community-based approaches to recovery and inspire a reimagining of what’s possible for SCI survivors. For more information, explore the resources below: More Than Walking Website Article by the Authors About Spinal Cord Injury About Peer Mentorship Join us to learn more about the power of peer mentorship in supporting SCI survivors and shaping new pathways to independence.

Can you tell the difference between snake oil and evidence-based medicine? In this episode, meet Dr. James Yu: researcher, editor of multiple journals, father, Yale alum, and radiation oncologist. Dr. Yu shares with our host Elaine Yang how alternative medicine influences patient outcomes, the power of interdisciplinary research collaborations, as well as what embracing technological advancements and artificial intelligence means for cancer care. For more on the CRAP Test: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1879850023000334 Get to know YJBM at: https://medicine.yale.edu/yjbm/ Integrative Medicine issue: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/issues/471502/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyjbm/

Welcome to the YJBM Science News! Join us as we discuss the recent news in healthcare and science across the Yale community. Today, our hosts Mara and Samantha will share some of the most intriguing topics of the past two weeks. Papers featured in the episode: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2825212 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0896627324006937 https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2412872121 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08047-y More about YJBM at: https://medicine.yale.edu/yjbm/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyjbm/

Have you ever wondered what’s going on behind the curtains of the newest YJBM issue? Join our hosts Samantha and Mara as they interview the deputy editor for the September issue on Integrative Medicine Charlotte Godfrey, and learn about the process of putting the issue together, as well as her thoughts on integrative medicine and future of complementary therapies. IM issue: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/issues/471502/ More about YJBM at: https://medicine.yale.edu/yjbm/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyjbm/

Welcome to the YJBM Science News! Join us as we discuss the recent news in healthcare and science across the Yale community. Today, our hosts Mara and Samantha will share some of the most intriguing topics of the past two weeks. Papers featured in the episode: https://www.aamcresearchinstitute.org/our-work/data-snapshot/narrowing-gap https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002834 https://dengue-lineages.org https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(24)00967-X https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adm7966 More about YJBM at: https://medicine.yale.edu/yjbm/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyjbm/