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Fluorescence images of mitotic cells with de novo centromeres from Drosophila melanogaster larval brains. The chromosomes are stained with DAPI (DNA, magenta) and CENP-C antibodies (kinetochore protein, green) and are shown within the outlines of fruit flies.

Fake Centromeres Make–and Break–a Chromosome

UConn researchers were able to make fake centromeres that fooled cells into rearranging their chromosomes.

John DiBiaggio, right, UConn's 10th president, speaks with a visitor to campus in 1985. (Archives & Special Collections, UConn Library)

In Memoriam: UConn’s 10th President, John DiBiaggio

The University's 10th president also served as Vice President for Health Affairs and Executive Director of the UConn Health Center.

Members of the UConn Dance Company perform during their Winter Showcase at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 4, 2020. (UConn Photo/Sean Flynn)

UConn Dance Company: Winter Showcase

A photo gallery captures some of the beauty and grace on display at the UConn Dance Company's Winter Showcase on Feb. 4.

An illustration of a coronavirus

Q&A: Coronavirus and Seasonal Flu

UConn pathobiologist Steven Szczepanek answers questions about the novel Coronavirus and the seasonal flu.

Members of the African American Alumni Council at a social event in Hartford.

African American Alumni Council Provides a Voice As It Recruits Young Alums, Hosts Events

UConn's African American Alumni Council is launching a new effort to recruit young alums in 2020.

A sailboat in Long Island Sound at sunset

Understanding Long Island Sound’s ‘Dead Zones’

A new study by UConn researchers offers valuable insight into the summertime "dead zones" of Long Island Sound.

A male and female bluebird at a wooden birdhouse.

Feeding Bluebirds Helps Fend Off Parasites

Feeding the bluebirds in your yard doesn't only ensure a colorful avian display outside your window - it can also help baby birds fend off blood-sucking parasites.

UConn Archives Collections Tell “A Hobo’s Tale”

A new exhibit at the Dodd Center examines the iconic American figure known as the hobo.

A group of young children having lunch together in a school cafeteria.

Exploring the School-Age Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Landscape

A project by UConn researchers examines how K-12 schools determine the social and emotional needs of students.

A sunrise over Storrs.

A Message to the UConn Community About Coronavirus

A message to students, faculty, and staff with answers and resources for inquiries about the coronavirus.