Topic

Charles Fayal '16 (ENG), left, and Steven Graf '15 (BUS) take a break from assembling their Parrot MD devices.

Students’ Device Helps People Take Meds as Prescribed

Two undergraduates have developed a device that 'parrots' prescription instructions to help people in developing countries take their medications.

A personality test questionnaire, with Tarot cards and a crystal ball. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Photo)

Friends’ Character Insights Contain Clues to Longevity

Researchers have found a clear link between longevity and personality based on character assessments by friends.

The promise of personalized medicine in dentistry embraces the team approach. (Shutterstock Photo)

Promise of Personalized Medicine in Dentistry Embraces Team Approach

The dean of the School of Dental Medicine discusses anticipated changes in dentistry as health care evolves toward a more personalized model.

From There to Hear: Locating Sound Distance

Researchers at UConn Health have identified the mechanisms by which rabbits and humans recognize the distance of sound from its origin to the listener.

Jake Exkorn, who recovered from autism. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

Autism Recovery – Questioning the Impossible

Research by UConn psychology professor Deborah Fein suggests that some children with autism can overcome the symptoms over time and with intense therapy.

UConn polo players prepare for practice. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

UConn Polo – Riding Toward Victory

One of the top-ranked programs in the country, the UConn Intercollegiate Polo Team hosts the 2015 National Championship tournament from April 6-11.

Plants Aren’t in Lockstep When Responding to Environmental Changes

A UConn study shows that trait diversity in plants may result from individual responses to the environment, rather than – as is often assumed – being uniform across species.

Bing Wang, associate professor of computer science and engineering, holds a smartphone with an application created to help monitor people with depression. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Smartphone App Could Change How Depression is Diagnosed

The app, developed by UConn researchers, collects data on behavior signs that indicate depression.

The Junior Husky Club Starting 5 during halftime at the Women's Basketball game vs. Memphis in Gampel Pavilion on Feb. 28. (Athletic Communications/UConn Photo)

Huskies Challenge Kids to ‘Bring Their A Game’

UConn Athletics youth outreach programs are creating a new generation of Husky fans.

Kinesiology professor Doug Casa, COO of the Korey Stringer Institute at UConn, speaks at a press event at the NFL headquarters in New York City on March 26. (Korey Stringer Institute/UConn Photo)

Pressing Need for Full-Time Athletic Trainers in High Schools

A new report by UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute and the National Athletic Trainers' Association calls for the hiring of athletic trainers in every high school, a need that's as yet unfulfilled.