College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
UConn Research Shows Microplastics Are Damaging to Coral Ecosystems
A UConn researcher says microplastics present a significant threat to the health of coral reefs.
As Farming Developed, So Did Cooperation – And Violence
As humans shifted from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural societies, cooperation and teamwork increased - along with organized violence.
Paleontologists Discover Why the Oceans are So Diverse
A new study explores why the life in the world's oceans is so diverse.
How Did the Monkeyflower Get Its Spots?
A cross-disciplinary team of researchers is close to understanding how a type of wildflower achieves its dazzling variety of colors.
Tadpoles Break the Tension With Bubble-Sucking
UConn researchers have discovered how tadpoles are able to breathe air while remaining under water - it's called "bubble sucking."
Fake Centromeres Make–and Break–a Chromosome
UConn researchers were able to make fake centromeres that fooled cells into rearranging their chromosomes.
Tackling the Opioid Crisis with a Warmer Touch
UConn is partnering with Waterbury police and health officials on an innovative new program to help people recover from addiction.
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.
Enriching Communicative Environments After Stroke
UConn researcher Jennifer Mozeiko recently received a $25,000 grant from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation and is currently recruiting participants in a study to investigate language use in the home environments of people with aphasia.
Q&A: The History of Antifascism in the US
Prof. Christopher Vials discusses the new anthology he co-edited, which examines the history of fascism and its opponents throughout U.S. history.