Research & Discovery
Peering into the Protein Pathways of a Cell
Research by a UConn team sheds new light on how cellular transport systems harness energy to perform their work inside the cell.
Neuroscience Professor Wins Prestigious National Research Award
Rashmi Bansal received the Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award, a seven-year grant for research on a protein involved in multiple sclerosis and related diseases.
NIH Awards $13M-plus for UConn Immunology Research
A federal grant funds five more years of UConn Health Center scientists’ study of immune response to infection.
A Message From President Herbst Concerning Next Generation Connecticut
President Herbst addresses the importance of Next Generation Connecticut to the entire University community.
Salamander Study May Change Scientific View of Importance of Evolution in Ecological Research
UConn biologist Mark Urban has published research on salamanders that details the eco-evolutionary processes that explain patterns of biodiversity.
UConn Researchers at Forefront of Genome Editing
The pioneering technology may lead to new treatments and cures for devastating conditions such as cancer and autism.
UConn Researchers Develop Some of the World’s Smallest Metallic Nanorods
The development could have a major technological impact in electronics, energy, and manufacturing.
Human-like Opponents Lead to More Aggression in Video Game Players, UConn Study Finds
Researchers measured gamers’ levels of verbal, cognitive, and physical aggression when battling both human-like and non-human opponents.
Geoscience Graduate Student Wins First Prize in Innovation Quest Competition
Mark Smith plans to establish a start-up to produce an imaging device that can capture ultra-high-resolution images of micro-macroscopic objects in two and three dimensions.
Ph.D. Candidate Specializes in Underwater Acoustic Communications
While at UConn, Zhaohui Wang '13 Ph.D. has published 12 journal articles, 17 conference papers, worked on two NSF-funded proposals, and co-authored a textbook.