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Dividing fibrosarcoma cells. Colored scanning electron micrograph of fibrosarcoma (fibroblastic sarcoma) cells in the late telophase stage of mitosis. The cells are covered in many filopodia. Fibrosarcoma is a malignant tumour derived from fibrous connective tissue of the bone and characterized by immature proliferating fibroblasts or undifferentiated anaplastic spindle cells. (Getty Images)

Stopping the Resistance of Cancer Cells to Treatment

UConn researchers have discovered molecules that could make cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy.

Researchers at UConn Health have shown how a mutated gene causes excess bone resorption in a rare bone disease known as Lehman Syndrome. (Jungeun Yu/UConn Photo)

When More Bone-making Cells Equal Less Bone

Researchers at UConn Health have shown how a mutated gene causes excess bone resorption in a rare bone disease known as Lehman Syndrome.

A saltmarsh sparrow nest at high tide. (Photo by Jenna Mielcarek)

Rapid Change – A Tale of Two Species

Climate change is creating winners and losers. UConn researchers are studying two Connecticut examples.

Desalination plant. (Getty Images)

New Findings May Lead to Sea Change in Desalination Technology

University of Connecticut scientists use electrospray to produce smooth reverse osmosis membranes with tunable thickness.

Cancer cells tend to hoard iron, and researchers at UConn Health have found that iron may be playing a critical role in fueling the cells' growth through increased fatty acid synthesis. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Illustration)

Ovarian Cancer Cells Hoard Iron to Fuel Growth

Researchers at UConn Health have found that iron may be playing a critical role in increased fatty acid synthesis in cancer.

A prototype wear sensor at the UTC Research Center in East Hartford on June 18, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘Smart’ Machine Components Alert Users to Damage and Wear

UConn and UTRC scientists are using advanced additive manufacturing to create novel wear sensors that can be embedded into machine parts.

Juliette Shellman, associate professor of nursing, speaks with seniors at the North End Senior Center in Hartford. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Nursing Research Shows Teamwork Makes the Best Research

From bugs in the gut, to tissue recovery, to home visits for the elderly, here's a taste of the specialized work the School of Nursing does in uniting clinical nursing practice with lab research and teaching.

Human hand taking mineral water from shelf in supermarket. (Getty Images)

Misleading Marketing Fuels Bottled Water Consumption

A UConn study shows people form their ideas largely based on marketing messages that tout the health benefits of drinking bottled water over tap water.

Chip leader Jamie Gold, left, of California and second place chip holder Allen Cunningham of Nevada compete during the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event in Las Vegas in 2006. The top prize was $12 million. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Poker Has a ‘Tell’ About Strategic Thinkers

A new study on high-stakes poker reveals how people process information in competitive settings.

Kristi Kaeppel, a graduate student in the Neag School of Education, teaching adult students. (Photo by Rob Deza)

How Dropping Out of High School Helped Grad Student Learn About Teaching

Julie Bartucca from the UConn 360 podcast discusses with Ph.D. candidate Kristi Kaeppel how her background informs her research today.