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Structures called 'Terasaki ramps,' consisting of stacked sheets connected by helical ramps, have been found in cell cytoplasm (left) and neutron stars (right). The original structures were first identified by UConn Health cell biologist Mark Terasaki. (University of California, Santa Barbara Photo)

Of Parking Garages, Nuclear Pasta, and Cosmic Connections

A unique cellular structure named after a UConn professor may also exist in the outer crust of neutron stars thousands of light-years away. Physicists are trying to figure out why.

Assistant professor of physiology and neurobiology Jianjun Sun on Nov. 4, 2016. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

Reproductive Biologist Wins Gates Foundation Grant for Contraceptives Research

Jianjun Sun will test existing drugs for contraceptive properties that could eliminate mental health side effects.

Statins and stethoscope. (Shutterstock Photo)

At 40, It May Be Time For a Cholesterol-Lowering Drug

A UConn Health cardiologist discusses new prevention guidelines that could dislodge heart disease as the #1 killer of Americans.

The 1934 survey was recommended by Governor Wilbur L. Cross as an essential planning tool for Connecticut. It was a time of incredible development and growth. New York urbanization was expanding, modern roads for the automotive boom were spreading into Connecticut and the use of new heavy machinery allowed transformations to the landscape at a scale never seen before. (Connecticut State Library)

Worth a Thousand Words: Connecticut’s Coastline Changes

From early hand drawings and aerial photos to today's drone images, a new website tells the story of changes in the Connecticut coastline over the past century.

A doctor examines a patient’s chest x-ray, checking for possible pneumonia. (Shutterstock Photo)

Pneumonia Rates Linked to Hospital Ventilators Have Not Dropped, Says Study

Contrary to data published by the CDC, a study led by a UConn Health researcher concluded that ventilator-associated pneumonia is still a significant risk to patients.

Senior captain Matt Walsh uses his knowledge of both sides of the ball to be an explosive inside linebacker. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA)/for UConn)

UConn Football Profile: Linebacker Matt Walsh

Senior captain Matt Walsh uses his knowledge of both sides of the ball to become an explosive inside linebacker.

Nathaniel Hutt, a doctoral student of kinesiology, at the Outpatient Rehab Clinic at the VA Hospital in West Haven on Nov. 9, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Physical Therapy Student Veteran Will Serve Veterans

Graduate student and former Marine Nate Hutt is conducting research to identify a new subtype of Parkinson’s disease in veterans exposed to Agent Orange.

Thomas Underwood '18 (ENG) at the Castleman Building on Nov. 3, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Engineering Was Top Choice for Navy Veteran

Veteran and current UConn student Thomas Underwood explains why he turned to the School of Engineering after six years of service.

UConn's Munir Saleh #14 is one of the six Huskies named to all-conference teams. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Men’s Soccer Earns Conference Honors

The Huskies placed four players on the All-Conference teams, two rookies on the All-Rookie team and won the Team Fair Play Award.

Mountain biking at UConn. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

Mountain Biking at UConn

Ride along with the UConn Cycling team as they show you their favorite mountain biking spots around the Storrs campus.