Research & Discovery
To Young Brains, Language Is Language, Whether Signed or Spoken
Early access to language helps spur development in children, no matter the language
Governor, Lawmakers Visit UConn Health to Celebrate University’s Record-Breaking Research Funding
University-wide, researchers received more than $375M in external funding in the last fiscal year
Behind the Degree: How Two Nursing Ph.D. Students are Improving Care for Underserved Populations
Direct experience with patients inspired Adwoa Gyamfi and Teresa Graziano to research the health and wellness of African American mothers in the U.S. and LGBTQ cancer patients
Boarding Pass: Deciphering the Travel Habits of ‘Mite-y’ Nectar Robbers
How human transportation habits help explain the behavior of tiny critters
New USDA Grant Combines SNAP-Ed Programs to Promote Reach and Depth
The newly combined Husky Programs will continue promoting healthy lifestyles for SNAP recipients throughout the state.
Q&A: A Tax on Billionaires’ Assets?
While politically popular, the proposal could be wide of the mark
The Horse Bit and Bridle Kicked Off Ancient Empires: A New Giant Dataset Tracks the Societal Factors that Drove Military Technology
Within this cascade of innovation we see the origins of the world’s first megaempires, as well as the rise world religions practiced by billions of people today
InCHIP Researcher’s Book Promotes Understanding, Prevention of Harmful Incidents Between Residents with Dementia
Eilon Caspi has written a book to dispel misconceptions about people with dementia and give care providers better tools to prevent and de-escalate incidents
Podcast: Enhancing Independence in Older Adults
The UConn Center on Aging is now part of an elite network of U.S. institutions working to advance the field of precision gerontology. Drs. George Kuchel and Richard Fortinsky explain how this relatively new discipline seeks to help older adults maintain their independence.
Exploring the Equine Microbiome: Changing the Game for Horse Health
A new project will increase knowledge of the equine microbiome to improve overall horse health