College of Agriculture, Health & 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
UConn Waterbury Poised for Expansion with New Building’s Imminent Opening
'With the new facilities, we are strengthening our role as an educational and economic driver in the Naugatuck Valley'
What Should Be on Your Plate? Study Shows Student Athletes Don’t Know
Student athletes are looking to social media for information about how to fuel their bodies, but the information they're getting isn't always helping
UConn Engineering Boasts 9 National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellows
Fellows demonstrate 'a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life'