Research & Discovery
UConn Health Startup Wins Patent for Heart and Immune Disease Biologic
Faculty inventor, Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, believes this technology will be another therapeutic option for patients at risk for cardiovascular and immune diseases.
Reviving Holocaust History with Virtual Reality
UConn researchers are developing an immersive learning experience using VR and game design to bring to life archival materials from the Nuremberg Trials.
States That Legalize Medical Marijuana Also See Higher Birth Rates
A UConn study examined how health behaviors affect risk-taking or otherwise affect decisions – and how policy can influence both of these.
Changing Air Quality in the Land of Steady Habits
Although ozone season is a couple of months away, Connecticut's air quality in winter is negatively impacted by the amount of wood burned as fuel, says engineering professor Kristina Wagstrom.
A Little Squid Sheds Light on Evolution with Bacteria
Scientists led by UConn biologist Spencer Nyholm have found clues to the origin and evolution of symbiotic organs in animals from the genome of the Hawaiian bobtail squid.
Hearing Loss Announced by Protein Boom in Blood
After finding that blood levels of a special protein found only in the inner ear spike after exposure to loud noise, UConn Health researchers are developing tests to identify those at risk of hearing loss.
Climate Change: It (Doesn’t Have to Be) What’s for Dinner
Reducing your greenhouse gas emissions can be as easy as changing the types of food you buy and eat, according to a recent study led by UConn researchers.
UConn in the Conversation
In print, online, and on air, UConn faculty inform public dialogue about the major issues of the day. Here's what they said this year.
As the Year Draws to a Close, Take Another Look
A celebration of the work of artists and writers, who collaborate to enhance the visibility of UConn as a top-tier research institution.
School-Based Nutritional Programs Reduce Student Obesity
Implementing strong school nutrition policies is associated with healthier weight gain in middle school students, according to a new study by researchers at UConn and Yale.