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UConn Uncovers New Clue on What is Leading to Neurodegenerative Diseases Like Alzheimer’s and ALS

Decreased levels of TDP-43 gene inside the nucleus of endothelial cells is disrupting blood-brain barrier’s protection

Students look at the tall panels on display at Homer Babbidge Library displaying work from the Pandemic Journaling Project.

Picturing the Pandemic

A new exhibit drawn from the Pandemic Journaling Project (PJP) marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything

The character Miss Huang from the Apple TV+ show "Severance" sits on a bench in front of a painting.

The Child Boss in ‘Severance’ Reveals a Devastating Truth About Work and Child-Rearing in the 21st Century

Miss Huang is, in many ways, capitalism’s ideal child

Lauren Stowell directing a scene

UConn Graduate Tells the Celtics Story for HBO Series

The most storied franchise in NBA history finally gets a definitive documentary

A beaver is swimming gracefully in a pond, creating ripples in the water. The scene captures the serene beauty of nature at sunset, with soft light reflecting off the surface.

Busy Beavers: Using Remote Sensing to Track Connecticut Wildlife

The Connecticut Beaver Site Mapping Project uses remote sensing technologies to map beaver colonies and provide valuable information to the public

Five members of an academic panel sit on stage.

Policymakers, Business Leaders Say Sustainable Investing is Smart Investing

State Treasurer explored how investors can ensure no one is left behind through a just climate transition during a keynote address to UConn students and faculty

A UConn basketball player goes for a layup in a game against St. John's.

Biomarkers Predict In-Season Injuries for Women’s Basketball Players

Among a sample of female basketball players, fluctuations in levels of biomarkers associated with cartilage production or degradation early in the season were associated with injuries later

One of the entries included at the theme park expo.

Everyone Loves a Roller Coaster . . . Right?!

Prospective engineering students at UConn’s Hartford campus learn about career challenges, realities and opportunities through hands-on experience and training

CRISP Award Funds Study on Immunotherapy’s Impact on Cognitive Function

This research by Gee Su Yang will evaluate how immunotherapy treatment may impact cognitive functioning in older cancer patients

Researcher working with a micropipet

When Fighting Cancer From Space, Form is Function

Experiments aboard the International Space Station may offer promising advancements in fighting cancer