Research & Discovery

Illustration of the "smart bandage" developed by a UConn researcher.

UConn Biomedical Engineer Creates “Smart” Bandages to Heal Chronic Wounds

A new "smart bandage" developed at UConn could help improve clinical care for people with chronic wounds.

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Did You Know UConn Invented That?

Research from universities drives innovation throughout the economy, and UConn has been no slouch when it comes to inventions.

Fluorescence images of mitotic cells with de novo centromeres from Drosophila melanogaster larval brains. The chromosomes are stained with DAPI (DNA, magenta) and CENP-C antibodies (kinetochore protein, green) and are shown within the outlines of fruit flies.

Fake Centromeres Make–and Break–a Chromosome

UConn researchers were able to make fake centromeres that fooled cells into rearranging their chromosomes.

Waterbury police officers gather around a stretcher on a city street after an opioid overdose.

Tackling the Opioid Crisis with a Warmer Touch

UConn is partnering with Waterbury police and health officials on an innovative new program to help people recover from addiction.

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Understanding Long Island Sound’s ‘Dead Zones’

A new study by UConn researchers offers valuable insight into the summertime "dead zones" of Long Island Sound.

A male and female bluebird at a wooden birdhouse.

Feeding Bluebirds Helps Fend Off Parasites

Feeding the bluebirds in your yard doesn't only ensure a colorful avian display outside your window - it can also help baby birds fend off blood-sucking parasites.

A sugar bowl next to a baby's bottle

Added Sugars in Toddler Milks and Claims About Unproven Benefits for Young Children Concern Experts

Experts at UConn's Rudd Center are concerned about the rapid growth in sales of "toddler milk" products that include added sugar.

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Enriching Communicative Environments After Stroke

UConn researcher Jennifer Mozeiko recently received a $25,000 grant from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation and is currently recruiting participants in a study to investigate language use in the home environments of people with aphasia.

A group of young children having lunch together in a school cafeteria.

Exploring the School-Age Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Landscape

A project by UConn researchers examines how K-12 schools determine the social and emotional needs of students.

A student gives a presentation during the Accelerate UConn innovation session in the fall of 2019.

UConn Entrepreneurship Program Celebrates Major Milestone

One hundred teams have participated in the rigorous Accelerate UConn innovation program since its inception five years ago.