Research & Discovery
Saltier Waterways Creating Dangerous ‘Chemical Cocktails’
A new study found that salty, alkaline freshwater releases a variety of harmful substances that together have more devastating effects on drinking water and ecosystems than individual contaminants.
‘Virus Hunters’ Get Hands Dirty in UConn Class
Through the SEA-PHAGES program administered by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, six UConn freshmen have the unique opportunity to hunt for new viruses and gain valuable hands-on experience in the lab.
Getting to the Root (Canal) of Dentin Regeneration
Dr. Mina Mina, UConn Health professor of pediatric dentistry, has received $449,125 to better understand the roles of signaling pathways that regulate regeneration of the dentin-pulp complex, two layers that make up our teeth.
Helping Victims of Genocide in Cambodia – 40 Years On
'We never talk about trauma after it's over,' says Mary Scully of Khmer Health Advocates. UConn researchers are working to improve the health of refugees who have survived trauma.
Curators Versus Cancer
A special team of medical literature experts are on the hunt for cancer's kryptonite, one mutation at a time.
Op-ed: Mexico Wants Internet for All. That Could Reduce Poverty
The roughly 50 million people who remain offline are also generally the country’s poorest residents, writes Jack J. Barry of UConn political science.
The Fight for Physical Literacy
Just as with reading literacy, a strong early foundation in physical literacy will have lifetime benefits, according to kinesiology professor Lindsay DiStefano.
UConn-Wesleyan Stem Cell Core: Past, Present, and Future
Established in 2006, the UConn-Wesley Stem Cell Core aims to advance stem cell research throughout the state.
Connecticut’s Marshes: Past, Present, and Uncertain Future
As the world looks increasingly to technology to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, UConn researchers are seeking to understand the natural processes involved in wetlands' ability to store carbon.
At School Lunch, Healthier Options are Overlooked When Juice is Available
Milk, fruit, and water sales decline when a less healthy option – juice – is served through the National School Lunch program, says a new UConn Rudd Center study.