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Faking a Ketogenic Diet May Still Get Results – in Fruit Flies

There could be ways to get the benefits of a ketogenic diet without the difficulty of maintaining it - but there are downsides

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Study Finds That Missionaries Pull from Same Language Toolkit to Describe Experiences

'Life is full of challenging transitions. ... Our study gives us insight into the ways people draw upon language to give meaning and make sense of something that’s challenging'

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Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut

Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters

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Seaweed Farms: Dynamic Blue Carbon Systems

Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2

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Study: Long Breaks Tied to Dip in Cognitive Test Performance

A joint UConn - University of Minnesota research study concludes that there may be some reality to the "summer slide" of dips in test scores following an extended break

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Snapshot: Tracking Adorable Climate Change Indicators

American pikas are mountain-dwelling canaries in the coalmine for climate change

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Study Underscores Role of Sleep in Reducing Toll of Social Adversity on Breast Cancer Survivors’ Health

Identifying factors that support recovery and well-being for survivors

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UConn Senior Blends Disability Studies and Food Culture into Major Ready for Garnish

'Who knows? Cooking on Wheels may turn into more of a business selling adaptive cookware. The entrepreneurship possibilities are wide ranging'

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UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025

The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation

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Undersung Research Stories of 2025

UConn's quiet innovations making big waves