Research & Discovery

(Photo courtesy of Jan Krátký)

Rinse and Repeat to Remove Anxiety

UConn researchers found the first scientific evidence of a link between anxiety and ritualized behavior.

(Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Identifying Counterfeit Computer Chips

UConn researchers are developing innovative methods for determining whether or not a computer chip is genuine.

A row of lockers in an empty school hallway. (iStock Photo)

New Graduate Program Combines Educational Leadership, Law

The program will prepare professionals to manage the wide variety of legal issues that school administrators face.

Jan-Michael Hessenauer uses a UV flashlight to see a visual implant elastomer tag. This was one of two methods that were sued to confirm the population of origin of the fish under study. Each fish was elastomer tagged the fall prior to being released into the pens. Tags are a soft liquid that is injected in gel form under the fish's skin, like a tatoo. Fish were also fin clipped - a different fin for each population. The clips grow back quickly but leave a recognizble scar. When researchers saw both the correct color and the correct fin clip, they were certain where the fish had come from. (Jason Vokoun/UConn Photo)

Study Points to Human Impact on Evolution of Freshwater Fish

A UConn study finds that recreational fishing may not be as benign as intended even when fish are returned to the water.

Understanding Addiction: A Genetic Approach to Clinical Symptoms

A new study will use data on more than 11,000 people in hopes of developing an individualized approach to substance abuse.

A torn dollar heart. (iStock Photo)

Study: Economically Dependent Spouses More Likely to Cheat

A UConn sociologist found economic dependency increases the likelihood of infidelity for both men and women, but especially for men.

Sarah Nolen, a graduate student in puppet arts, directs the production of "Treeples," a TV show about girls facing their fears on May 15, 2015. This project was funded by an Idea Grant. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Puppetry Graduate Branches Out into Children’s TV

Sarah Nolen '15 MFA is completing a project for a children's television show with Treeples puppets.

An egg and a bowl of oatmeal. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

An Egg a Day May Help Keep the Doctor Away

A new study says eggs are as good if not better than oatmeal for diabetics, even though they contain cholesterol.

Common Gene Mutation May Raise Risk of Heart Disease

A common mutation in a gene that regulates cholesterol levels may raise the risk of heart disease in carriers, a UConn Health study has found.

Male parents with a baby. (iStock Photo)

Study: Negative Findings for Children of Gay Parents Don’t Hold up to Scrutiny

A new study co-authored by a UConn sociologist says a widely cited study arguing that same-sex parents don't make good parents is seriously flawed.