Research & Discovery
School of Social Work Research Team Studies Refugee Resettlement
The project centers on a model currently used in Connecticut, which relies on local service agencies and volunteers to resettle refugees from countries including Syria.
Figure Skating by the Book
As Olympic figure skating events begin in Pyeongchang, UConn professor Jaci VanHeest discusses the science behind the artistry of today’s elite figure skaters.
What Makes the Bacteria Behind Lyme Disease Tick?
UConn Health researchers are advancing understanding of how the bacteria transmits disease, pointing to the potential for ultimately developing therapeutics to target this system.
Fertility Study Offers Unexpected Lead on Dwarfism
In the most common type of dwarfism, the fibroblast growth factor receptor is always 'on' so bones don’t grow enough. UConn Health researchers found a way to block that function in the lab.
New Grant to Study Harms and Effectiveness of Medications in Older Adults with Depression
Two pharmacy practice professors have been awarded $380,000 to assemble and work with a diverse panel of experts to study the treatment of depression for older adults.
Scientists Identify Weight Loss Ripple Effect
When one member of a couple commits to losing weight, chances are the person's partner will lose weight, too, a UConn study says.
Exercise Can Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Nearly two dozen studies on the effect of exercise on people with Alzheimer's indicate that there is a cognitive benefit, says a new UConn analysis.
Once in a Blue Moon
On the last night of this month, three lunar events will occur simultaneously, as astrophysics graduate student Yasaman Homayouni explains.
Giving Silenced Genes a Voice
UConn Health researchers generated cells that expressed the maternal copy of the Prader-Willi gene that, when silenced, causes the life-threatening disorder.
Airlines Alter Social Media Strategy After Crash
When a company faces a crisis, competitors use social media to both reduce the negative spillover effect and to improve their advantage, a UConn study says.