Research & Discovery

Gingermania! UConn Now Home to Major Collection of Ginger Relatives

Gingermania is running at wild at UConn, thanks to an enormous donation of plant species by a Smithsonian scientist.

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Important Lessons from Social, Yet Sick, Bats

The treatment of sick bats by their healthy counterparts may mirror how human beings behave under similar circumstances.

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José Manautou to serve as the School of Pharmacy Department Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences

José Manautou, Ph.D.  will serve as the School of Pharmacy Department Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences effective immediately. Dr. Manautou’s first term as head of the department is for a period of five years.  “José has served in the role as interim department head here in the School of Pharmacy for the past three years and […]

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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.

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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.

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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.