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Q&A: Home Genetic Testing
The multimillion-dollar at-home genetic testing industry has boomed in recent years. While learning more about your genetic makeup may seem harmless, UConn Health genetic counselor Connor Linehan warns of the pitfalls.
December 1, 2020 | Stacey Mancarella, University Communications
UConn, Mystic Aquarium Work Together to Enhance Animal Health
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at UConn and Mystic Aquarium have an education and animal health partnership that dates back almost 30 years.
December 1, 2020 | Stacey Stearns, UConn Extension
UConn Researchers Track Connections Between COVID-19 Health Behaviors and Experiences of People of Color
UConn researchers found that experiences with racism and negative stereotyping shapes how some people see the health measure of wearing a face mask.
December 1, 2020 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
UConn Researchers: First Meta-Analysis Shows Promise for Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness in Concussion Treatment Plans
UConn researchers have conducted the first-ever meta-analysis of the use of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness-based interventions for the effective treatment of chronic concussion symptom.
November 30, 2020 | Jaclyn Severance
Reflections on the Dodd Center’s Namesake 75 Years After Landmark War Crimes Trials
Sen. Chris Dodd reflects on his father's service as a prosecutor in the Nuremburg war crimes trials 75 years after they began.
November 30, 2020 | Christopher J. Dodd
Connecticut Teens Want More Transportation Options
UConn researchers have found that Connecticut teens have few options beyond the family car when it comes to getting around.
November 30, 2020 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Magazine: Just Folk
Lara Herscovitch ’95 MSW spent nearly two decades leading a dual life. Weekdays, she was a social worker. At night or on weekends she would head to a recording studio, an open mic night, or a scheduled performance.
November 27, 2020 | Kenneth Best
A Connecticut Classic: The 1936 Thanksgiving Proclamation of Wilbur Cross
Gov. Wilbur Cross - who played a crucial role in UConn history - was well known for his eloquent Thanksgiving proclamations.
November 26, 2020 | Mark J. Roy '74 (CLAS)
A Thanksgiving Treat
Happy Thanksgiving, UConn Nation! UConn Dairy Bar's popular turkey dinner ice cream pie is a deliciously unique way to cap off a Thanksgiving meal.
November 26, 2020 | UConn Communications
Pandemic Doesn’t Deflate Iconic ‘Upside Down Puppets’ of Thanksgiving Parade
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may be different in many ways this year, but the world-famous character balloons will still be part of the show.
November 26, 2020 | Kenneth Best