College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Unique Tree Enriches UConn’s Landscape
An unassuming tree is rooted in 70 years of friendship and scientific discovery between two UConn greats
February 27, 2025 | Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn Senior’s Organization Takes Aim at Food Insecurity
Focusing on healthy proteins for families in New Haven and Ghana
February 26, 2025 | George Velky
UConn Landscape Architecture Connecting Bridgeport’s Waterfront
UConn researchers, students, and alumni are working together to make waterfront areas accessible for Bridgeport residents
February 25, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Virus vs. Bacteria: Phages Prove Effective at Killing Pathogens in Milk
Food microbiologist Dennis D’Amico demonstrated that bacteriophages can effectively reduce the amount of common foodborne pathogens in milk
February 24, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Study Shows Tagatose May Combat Antibiotic-Resistant C. difficile Infections
The results demonstrated that tagatose consumption not only proved safe for animals but also significantly reduced infection symptoms and severity
February 24, 2025 | Combined Reports
UConn Firsts: The First Black Student
In 1914, Alan Thacker Busby quietly made history when he became the first Black student to enroll at the school that today is the University of Connecticut
February 20, 2025 | Tom Breen
Machine Learning Powers Detection of Contamination, Spoilage in Dairy, Meat
This new technology can detect eight different pathogenic and spoilage bacteria in milk in just two hours with more than 98% accuracy
February 20, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New Treatment Improves Bovine IVF
This approach could have a significant impact on the bovine industry in the U.S. and globally as IVF is an increasingly popular method for breeding cattle
February 18, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Researchers Tracking Change in Precious Ecosystems
Remote Sensing is a powerful tool and can be used as a time machine to track biodiversity loss
February 17, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
Researchers Unlock New Potential Porcine Virus Treatment
UConn researchers have advanced technology that could tackle Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), a condition that costs the pork industry billions each year
February 13, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources