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Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome
A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the microscopic world inside our lungs
UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Opens New Occupational Heat Safety Lab with Industry Partner Support
The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute Powered by Magid & MISSION officially opened on Nov. 12 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 750-square-foot site in Gampel Pavilion
Meet the Undergraduate: Stephanie Gilroy ’26 (CAHNR)
Stephanie Gilroy has turned a love for animals into a promising research career focused on reproductive physiology
New Method Makes Transgene-Free Gene Editing Even More Promising
'Our new but simple method is far more effective and can now be applied to a much wider range of plant species than our original approach'
Insufficient Sunlight Exposure Linked to Higher Rates of Suicide
This study from UConn health economist Shinsuke Tanaka is a major addition to the literature on suicide risk factors as suicide remains the only major cause of death in the U.S. that is increasing rather than decreasing over time
How’s Your Hydration? A New Tool from UConn Researchers Helps Athletes Find Out
Synthesizing data from 16 human field studies, a new tool from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute aims to help athletes and the general public stay hydrated and healthy
Message on a Bottle: Study Considers How Labels Can Convey Alcohol’s Cancer Risk
'Public health practitioners often chase the single best message to use. But that single best message usually doesn’t exist'
Hands-On Learning, Real World Skills: UConn Extension’s Workforce Impact
The name UConn often brings to mind undergraduate classrooms in Storrs. But across the state, UConn Extension programs are preparing youth, adults, and seasoned professionals for the workforce through hands-on, community-based training.
CAHNR Researchers Debunk New Sex Selection Method
New UConn research shows a recent scientific discovery is inconsistent with what we know about sperm biology
Sowing Skills, Harvesting Memories at Litchfield County’s 4-H Camps
For over 75 years, UConn 4-H camps have connected the Litchfield County community to the land through summer camp offerings