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Antiwar protesters in 1965 stand to the left of a counter-demonstrator with a sign reading "The Only Good Communist is a Dead Communist."

Race, Far-Right Politics Had Large Role in Shaping U.S. Cold War Policies

A UConn scholar says domestic politics played a larger than recognized role in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War.

A message of 'love you Dad' on a blackboard written by a child for Father's Day.

Four Ways Fathers Can Bond with their Children This Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, UConn researchers remind fathers how important they are to their children’s growth, sharing four ways dads can make a difference.

A blood vessel blocked by red blood cells that are affected by sickle cell anemia and are crescent shaped. (Getty Images)

Experimental Drug Giving New Hope to Sickle Cell Patients Around the World

World Sickle Cell Day is June 19. Find out how the clinical trial research of UConn Health's Dr. Biree Andemariam is offering new hope for patients living with the painful inherited red blood cell disease with a promising oral, once-a-day experimental medication that may have a meaningful future impact on patient lives.

Tyler Gavitt

Meet graduate student Tyler Gavitt

This interview originally appeared on Naturally@UConn. In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, Tyler Gavitt says he’s never felt more relevant. It took him a few departmental moves as an undergraduate to find his niche, but he now feels a calling to use his knowledge and join the fight against infectious respiratory diseases such as […]

Zhenshan Chen

Ph.D. student studies agricultural and resource economics to solve real-world problems

This article originally appeared on Naturally@UConn. Zhenshan Chen is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE). After receiving his BS in physics from Sun-Yat Zen University and an MS in economics from Ocean University, both in China, Chen came to UConn in 2014. His primary area of interest is environmental economics; […]

UConn Health Researchers Find a Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate the COVID-19 Virus

Faculty from UConn Health have proven that a simple method of rinsing with a diluted version of over-the-counter Povidone-Iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses like the SARS CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little as 15 seconds. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a severe threat to the safety of dental and medical professionals […]

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Computer illustration showing abundant lymphoblast cells in human blood.

UConn Researcher Invents Nanoparticle for Overcoming Leukemia Treatment Resistance

A UConn researcher has found that a commonly-used drug may be effective as a treatment for chemotherapy-resistant leukemia.

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Still Taking Steps to Support Lung Health

The UConn Health-sponsored American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb is a virtual event this year, and there’s still time to be part of it.

A scanning electron microscope image of the nanostructured Iridium oxide, colored to represent the catalytic combustion studied by UConn and the Army researchers. (Courtesy of the Army Research Lab)

UConn, Army Research Lab Collaborate on New Portable, Renewable Energy Technology

New research from UConn and the US Army suggests a novel technology could have major implications for the generation of energy on small and large scales.

Sun Protection = Skin Care Prevention

As the sun and fun of summer begin, most people think of sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. However, sun exposure adds up day after day all year long. It’s also the time of year we think more about skin cancer which is by far the most […]