Research & Discovery

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UConn Researchers Discover New Stem Cells That Can Generate New Bone

A study by UConn researchers has found stem cells that can generate new bone matter.

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COR²E Statistical Consulting Services Supports Research at UConn and Beyond

Research needs data. UConn’s Statistical Consulting Services provides support on research projects at the university and beyond.

Social Media Analytics to Break Through the Political Noise

UConn's Social Media Analytics Command Center will provide valuable insights about the mood of the country during the 2020 election.

pills in a yellow bottle

Even Damaged Livers Can Handle Life-Saving Medicines

When you ingest a drug—whether over-the-counter Tylenol or medication prescribed by a doctor—your liver is your body’s first responder. And just like other first responders, sometimes the liver gets hurt.

A pile of shells from different types of sea creature.

Paleontologists Discover Why the Oceans are So Diverse

A new study explores why the life in the world's oceans is so diverse.

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Handheld 3D Printers Developed to Treat Musculoskeletal Injuries

Biomedical engineers at the UConn School of Dental Medicine recently developed a handheld 3D bioprinter that could revolutionize the way musculoskeletal surgical procedures are performed.

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How Did the Monkeyflower Get Its Spots?

A cross-disciplinary team of researchers is close to understanding how a type of wildflower achieves its dazzling variety of colors.

A tadpole draws air from a bubble on the surface of the water, a technique UConn researchers have dubbed "bubble-sucking."

Tadpoles Break the Tension With Bubble-Sucking

UConn researchers have discovered how tadpoles are able to breathe air while remaining under water - it's called "bubble sucking."

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Giving Good Bacteria an Edge in Making Cheese

UConn researchers have identified ways to boost good bacteria needed for making the best cheese.

Graduate student Shaowei Jiang (seated) with Professor Guoan Zheng at his lab in the Engineering Science Building on Feb. 13, 2020. (UConn Photo/Sean Flynn)

Lensless On-Chip Microscopy Platform Shows Slides in Full View

UConn researchers have developed low-cost, high resolution technology for improved optical imaging.