College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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.
CLAS Expands Diversity and Research Efforts with New Deans
The new associate deans for diversity, equity, and inclusion; and for research and graduate affairs will address gaps and foster new paths in the College.
Q&A: AI and the Future of Your Mind
Philosopher Susan Schneider discusses some of the complexities surrounding the development of artificial intelligence.
Zooming in on Ocean Acidification
UConn marine scientist Samantha Siedlecki and her team are working to improve the quality of large scale oceanographic models of U.S. Northeast waters.