Research & Discovery
A Better View of How Tumors Form in the Eye
UConn Health neuroscientists believe they are closing in on an explanation for the reason our corneas, the transparent layer that forms the front of our eyes, have a natural ability to prevent the formation of tumors.
The Veins in Your Brain Don’t All Act the Same
UConn researchers, including undergraduate students, have discovered that the blood vessels in one part of the brain act differently than elsewhere in the body, in order to keep us breathing.
Project Designed to Help Debtors Fight Back in Court
A UConn Law professor is launching a project that aims to help low- and moderate-income individuals deal successfully with the legal consequences of debt.
Weight-Based Teasing Has Long-Term Impact
Adolescents who are teased about their weight are more likely to have weight-related health consequences as adults, according to a new study.
Seven Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards for Research, Education
Seven faculty members have received highly competitive early career awards from the National Science Foundation to support their research. Two more were recognized by the Office of Naval Research.
Social Conditions Play Major Role in Migrant Health
Health is about more than just individual behavior and clinical care, it’s about politics and power, say UConn medical anthropologists.
Melanoma’s Signature
On Melanoma Monday, UConn Health dermatologist Sam Dadras discusses his research, which found a molecular signal that could distinguish which skin cancers need more aggressive treatment.
Army Ants March into New Exhibition
'The majority of the guests are microscopic. Since we couldn't scale the exhibit's visitors down, our solution was to scale the army ants and their guests up.'
Chili Pepper and Marijuana Calm the Gut
UConn Health researchers have found a connection between chili peppers and marijuana that could lead to new therapies for gastrointestinal disease.
Isolating Their Target
In a study today in the journal Nature Communications, UConn Health researchers identify defects that cause Angelman syndrome.