Research & Discovery
The Stars Align, and Astronomers Sharpen Hubble’s Gaze
By applying computational analysis to images from a gravitational lens, astronomers have been able to see clear pictures of the distant universe.
Mystic Aquarium Chooses UConn as Research Base
A longstanding collaboration between UConn and Mystic Aquarium was recently solidified with a new agreement making the Avery Point campus the official home to the Aquarium's team of researchers.
Gluten-Free and Worry-Free: Pasta Business Gets Help from MBA Student
MBA student Shirley Tarabochia helped the founder of a gluten-free pasta business upgrade his business practices.
Thinking like an Entrepreneur to Advance Science
Sandra Weller has adapted her decades of research on herpes simplex to address the related cytomegalovirus, which has even more serious effects. She hopes her work will lead to a treatment option with commercial potential.
Which Wine to Try? Business Students Validate New App
UConn graduate students used their business analytics skills to verify a sophisticated tool that helps consumers select a wine that satisfies their personal tastes.
Crash Database Developed at UConn Gets National Attention
The database is becoming an essential tool for anyone seeking to improve safety on Connecticut’s roads and nationwide.
Genes Predict Cancer Patient’s Pain – or Lack of It
UConn researchers report genetic clues that point to those individuals likely to be most vulnerable to post-treatment pain.
Food Advertising to Kids Still Promotes Unhealthy Foods
Although the overall number of food-related ads kids see is down, the majority of the ads still promote unhealthy foods and beverages.
E-cigarettes ‘Potentially as Harmful as Tobacco Cigarettes’
UConn chemists’ novel device quickly detects carcinogenic chemicals and DNA damage from e-cigarette vapor.
Race and Gender Affect Response to Weight Stigma
A new study from the UConn Rudd Center found that Hispanic women were the most likely to engage in disordered eating behavior as a result of experiencing stigma about their weight.