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Giving Silenced Genes a Voice
UConn Health researchers generated cells that expressed the maternal copy of the Prader-Willi gene that, when silenced, causes the life-threatening disorder.
Hollywood and Beyond: The Role of Organizations in Preventing Sexual Harassment
How to make good on Oprah Winfrey's promise to young girls that 'a new day is on the horizon,' according to UConn psychologist Vicki Magley.
MIRA Awards Reflect Innovation of UConn Scientists
Five UConn Health researchers have won a new type of NIH grant designed to foster innovation and risk-taking in basic medical research.
The Keys to a Long and Healthy Life
Research in health psychology over the past 50 years shows that the ingredients for a long, healthy life are within our grasp, according to a meta-analysis by two UConn researchers.
Blood Pressure Begins to Decline 14 Years Before Death, Study Says
Previous studies reported falls in blood pressure late in life, but the study by UConn and University of Exeter is the first on individual trajectories before death.
Pain Gets Personal: UConn Health to Host Symposium
How to prevent acute pain developing into chronic pain, and how to treat pain without resorting to opioids will be among the topics for discussion.
Thanksgiving Turkey Makes You Sleepy? Gobbledygook.
While you may feel sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner, that's not because of the turkey, says UConn neurobiologist John Redden.
Bacterial Fats, Not Dietary Ones, May Deserve Blame for Heart Disease
A new study by UConn scientists suggests that the fatty molecules linked to heart disease may come not only from what you eat, but from the bacteria in your mouth. The research may explain why gum disease is associated with heart trouble.
Booze and Pot in Teen Years Lessen Life Success
Young adults dependent on marijuana and alcohol are less likely to achieve adult life goals, according to new research by UConn Health scientists.
Tanning Beds and Risky Behavior Linked – in Men
Even though men use tanning beds at lower rates than women, men who tan tend to do it in riskier ways, according to a new study by UConn researchers.