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Searching for a Vaccine Against an Ancient Scourge
As syphilis makes a comeback, researchers are on the hunt for effective weapons to fight it
Unusual Expertise Brings Coveted Autism Award to UConn
It's been known for over a century that slowing and deepening breathing can decrease anxiety, yet there is surprisingly little evidence in the literature supporting this as a therapeutic intervention for people with autism
New Geroscience Program Delves Into the Mysteries of Aging
'Our goal is to give as many students as possible a greater appreciation and understanding of aging'
B-cell, Begone! This Protein May Protect Against Immune Malfunction
Researchers at UConn Health look for ways to defuse B-cells gone bad
MS Changes the Microbiome Subtly but Similarly, Whether in US or Asia
Multiple sclerosis affects about a million people in the US, and millions more elsewhere in the world
Live Longer, Die Healthier
UConn researchers have demonstrated a treatment that could lengthen life—and vigor—up to the very end
UConn Magazine: Living With Chronic Illness
Gerontology professor Keith Bellizzi makes the study of chronic illness, death, and dying a spiritually uplifting one
Neurobiologists Reveal a Secret of Ondine’s Curse
People with Ondine's curse, also known as congenital central hypoventilation syndrome, lack the ability to regulate breathing unconsciously.
Gut Bacteria Might Discourage Binge Drinking
A team led by University of Connecticut School of Medicine researchers reports that valeric acid, a substance made by gut bacteria, reduces binge drinking in mice.