Research & Discovery
No, Kanye, That’s Not How It Happened
Manisha Sinha’s history lessons tell the truth about slavery in the United States.
Artificial Skin Could Give Superhuman Perception
Metal skin might sound like a superhero power, but UConn researchers hope it could help burn victims 'feel' again.
Meet the Researchers: Spirochete Labs
Anyone who has had to move knows what a pain it is. But imagine not just moving geographically, but switching between completely different biological environments with different nutrients available and immune systems working against you – well that’s the life cycle of Borrelia burgdorferi the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The most prevalent arthropod-borne infection […]
Meet the Researchers: Spirochete Research Labs
UConn's Spirochete Research Labs are actively studying various aspects of B. burgdorferi, the bacteria behind Lyme disease.
More Data, Lower Cost – DIY Electronics Tackle Global Change
UConn researchers developed low-cost environmental sensor units to facilitate the collection of fine-scale data. Now they're making them available to others.
Common Gene Disorder that Causes Serious ‘Stealth’ Disease Could be Easily Treated
Routine screening may be needed for people at risk of hemochromatosis, according to research by UConn Health and University of Exeter.
Mechanical/Glass: Design and Fabrication Facility
UConn’s answer to the call for an affordable way to design, manufacture, and repair equipment is the Mechanical/Glass: Design and Fabrication facility, which can save researchers thousands of dollars and keep their projects moving forward.
Looking to the Day When Being a Woman in STEM Won’t Be an Issue
Pain researcher Erin Young can't wait for people to stop asking what it's like to be a woman in her field.
Food Ads Target Black and Hispanic Youth with Unhealthy Products
Black children and teens each viewed an average of more than 16 food-related ads per day in 2017, compared to 8.8 ads-per-day for white children and 7.8 ads for white teens.
All in the Family: Parental Influence on Language Acquisition in Children with Autism
Letitia Naigles, a professor of psychological sciences, has received $1.6 million from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to investigate variation of language usage among school age children with autism spectrum disorder.