Research & Discovery
UConn Health Huntington’s Disease Expert Optimistic About New Drug
The director of the state's only Huntington's disease program explains why a recent clinical trial is encouraging news in the effort to treat Huntington's disease.
The Impact of Winter Storm Names
If the storm is large enough and enough people are within the storm warning range, it gets a name. But a UConn researcher found the name does not add credibility.
From Barbie to Superheroes: The New Femininity in Dolls
The appearance and dress of the new generation of fashion doll characters is a departure from Barbie’s idealized image and has changed the way children play, according to graduate student Sara Austin.
Some Nursing Homes are Inflating Their Medicare Ratings
At least 6 percent of nursing homes inflate their self-reported measures, according to a study by UConn professors.
Tallying Tapeworms: New Book Details Species, Hosts
To date, the researchers count almost 5,000 species of tapeworms and estimate there to be as many as 20,000 species.
Losing Face on Facebook
A communication professor says embarrassing social media posts can cause just as strong emotional reactions as face-to-face interactions.
MBA Student Pursues Internship to Benefit Medical Patients
During an internship this past summer, Enuma Ezeife helped build sales for a UConn startup marketing a medical innovation that will help patients who need a bone graft.
Number of Genetic Markers Linked to Lifespan Triples
A new study by UConn researchers and others increases the number of genetic variants linked to lifespan to 25. These markers offer potentially modifiable targets to reduce the risk of an early death and improve health.
Animating Biological Concepts
Biology majors enrolling for next semester in the lab section of Biology 1107 will be among the first to benefit from a series of five instructional animations developed by students in digital media and art.
Blood Pressure Begins to Decline 14 Years Before Death, Study Says
Previous studies reported falls in blood pressure late in life, but the study by UConn and University of Exeter is the first on individual trajectories before death.