Schools & Colleges
Aging, Frailty, and our Microbiomes: UConn Health/JAX Study Findings in Nature Aging
Study shows our microbiomes—the trillions of microbes that live on and within us—play central roles in our health and susceptibility to different diseases. And as we age, our microbiomes change too, with important health implications over time.
Dr. Maria Chrysochoou 2022 Award Honoree at CT Science Center Gala
This year’s celebration highlighted the CT Science Center’s role in cultivating a STEM-Engaged community of students, families, teachers and professionals.
UConn Magazine: Surviving “Survivor”
Chanelle Howell ’14 (CLAS) wanted her very presence on Season 42 of the long-running reality competition show to make a difference. It did.
Fighting Fragility Fractures
Fractures in older adults often are related to osteoporosis, and can increase the chances of additional fractures and other health problems that can be debilitating. UConn Health’s fracture liaison service takes a multispecialty approach to treating and preventing these injuries.
UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Provides Opening Remarks at the First U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium
The historic inaugural symposium was held on October 12 –14 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Q&A: Meet Neag School Ph.D. Student Ashley Taconet
Taconet became interested in the field of special education when her younger cousin was diagnosed with autism
Both Types of THC Get You High–So Why is Only One Illegal?
Lab mice all agree: taking delta-8 feels just like taking delta-9
UConn, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Announce Partnership for Research and Innovation
An agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory leverages scientific collaboration to research renewable energy technologies at the Innovation Partnership Building at UConn Tech Park
Smart Responses to Immediate Needs: Assessing the Scale of CT’s Urban Heat
CIRCA researchers are working to pinpoint the hottest spots in cities and help direct mitigation and policy strategies and build resilience in a changing climate
Study: Electroshock Therapy More Successful for Depression than Ketamine
Therapeutic technique, portrayed unfavorably in films and TV shows, shows consistently better results with treatment-resistant depression