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Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have developed a new animal model for studying hemophilia A, with the goal of eventually treating people with the disorder. Hemophilia A, a hereditary defect that prevents blood from clotting normally, is caused by a variety of mutations in the factor VIII gene. ( News, September 2) Yale researchers have identified key mechanisms used to repair breaks in DNA strands, a fundamental question in biology with implications for cancer research. ( News, September 1) Yale Bulldogs News The Yale women's volleyball team hopes history repeats itself this weekend. The Bulldogs open the 2010 season on Friday by hosting the Yale Invitational, an event they have swept each of the last three seasons. The Bulldogs host Stony Brook on Friday night at 7 p.m., and finish up on Saturday at home with matches against Quinnipiac (1 p.m.) and Rhode Island (7 p.m.). (September 2) Yale Athletics sadly announced the passing of Jim MacLaren '85, a standout lacrosse and football athlete who went on to receive a masters in theatre studies from the Yale School of Drama. He died earlier this week after a long illness. (September 2) The Yale field hockey team looks to get its season-long "Get a Grip" campaign off to a good start this weekend, hosting Sacred Heart (Friday, 7 p.m.) and Quinnipiac (Sunday, 1 p.m.) at Johnson Field. The Bulldogs are raising money and awareness for the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation, as sophomore goalkeeper Ona McConnell (London, England) has been diagnosed with the disease. In addition to donations, the Bulldogs are accepting pledges for each goal they score this year. The team will wear special jerseys Friday, and "Get a Grip" t-shirts will be on sale. The first 50 fans receive a free personal pizza. (September 2) | Daily Digest
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