Research & Discovery

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Developing a Clearer Understanding of Permafrost Thaw Risk in Alaska

If you want to fully understand risk and prepare for hazards, you need to have the full picture

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Research Discovers Migraine Sufferers’ Brains Respond Differently to Visual Stimulation

A new study uncovers answers about the brains of people who experience migraines and other types of headaches

Fiona Vanderhoof, 4, with her mother Jacqueline, is already making a big difference in the future lives of others living with autism.

This World Autism Awareness Day a Proud Mom Celebrates Her Young Daughter’s Advancement of Science

4-Year-Old Fiona Vanderhoof Has Donated Her Cells to UConn to Fuel its Cutting-Edge Autism Research Developing Future Gene Therapies

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When it Comes to Obesity-related Cancers, Where you Shop for Food Matters

For combating obesity-related cancer risk, simply having a source of healthy food nearby doesn’t guarantee healthier shopping habits

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Podcast: Attacking Endometriosis With Awareness and Research

Leaders of the new Connecticut collaborative EndoRISE discuss the effort to advance the recognition and treatment of endometroisis

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Crystal Visions

A professor’s laser-powered journey to solving new quantum materials 

Early morning coverage of the Connecticut river rising above flood stage to engulf the car ramp to the ferry

Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience

Helping to navigate the obstacles to building a more sustainable future

Biobehavioral Research Lab manager processes samples in the Beach Hall wet lab.

InCHIP, School of Nursing Biobehavioral Research Lab Partner to Support Pilot Research on Behavioral, Biological Connections

A new collaboration between InCHIP and the School of Nursing Biobehavioral Research Lab will support research with potential implications for improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs

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19th MSI Research Day Draws Nearly 100

UConn Musculoskeletal Institute’s 2025 event focuses on osteoarthritis

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Biochar and Microbe Synergy: A Path to Climate-Smart Farming

Biochar has recently emerged as a 'Climate-Smart Agriculture' since it improves many aspects of agricultural sustainability without the negative environmental consequences associated with traditional fertilizers. A team of UConn researchers is developing a fuller picture of its environmental and agricultural benefits