Lab Notes
Aging, Frailty, and our Microbiomes: UConn Health/JAX Study Findings in Nature Aging
Study shows our microbiomes—the trillions of microbes that live on and within us—play central roles in our health and susceptibility to different diseases. And as we age, our microbiomes change too, with important health implications over time.
Military Service Has Transgenerational Impact Study Shows
Despite socioeconomic advantages, children of veteran families were found to have higher rates of clinically-recognized externalizing conditions and adverse childhood experiences. The collaborative study findings by Yale, Mayo Clinic, and UConn School of Medicine are published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP).
Removing Protein Makes Non-stick Arteries
Looking to make drugs more effective in combating heart disease
UConn Health/JAX Study Gives Better Understanding of Endometriosis and How it Grows
The study builds a robust foundation for a better understanding of endometriosis and how it grows
After Breaking a Hip Psychological Resilience Benefits Your Walking, Study Shows
New UConn study findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows hip fracture surgery patients with higher levels of psychological resilience were later able to walk faster and longer than those feeling less resilient.