Research & Discovery
UConn Invests $10 Million in Support of Academic Vision
The University is supporting faculty-led initiatives through the allocation of nearly $10 million in grants.
Mountain Shape Affects Species’ Response to Climate Change
A new study by researchers at UConn and Princeton turns our idea of what mountains look like literally upside-down, with consequences for species extinctions.
Celebrities’ Birth Dates Cluster at Certain Points in Year
Chances of achieving celebrity increase for those born under a 'wet' sign such as Aquarius or Pisces or 'fixed' sign – Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio – study says.
Walking with Angelman, From the Cellular to the Human
Researcher Stormy Chamberlain studies the genetic basis of brain disorders, but she never forgets the families who have a personal stake in her work.
Rudd Center Study Finds Support For Obesity Designation as Disease
The Center's opinion survey is the first since the American Medical Association classified obesity as a disease in 2013.
Regions at Greatest Risk for Species Extinction the Least Studied
Most previous studies have centered on North America and Europe, whereas South America, Australia, and New Zealand are at greatest risk for species loss.
#WhyWeAreHuskies: Being a Student-Athlete
A video profile of biology major and football player JJ Bivona '15 (CLAS) is the fifth and final in this year's week-long series.
Trustees Approve Contract with Union Representing Graduate Assistants
The three-year collective bargaining contract now goes to the state General Assembly.
Scrutinizing Adult Stem Cells at StemConn
Adult stem cells may be the key to targeted regeneration of body tissues, according to researchers at the StemConn 2015 conference on Monday.
Of Scholars and Tapeworms
Alumni fondly recall hours spent in UConn's parasitology lab, where they discovered new species of tapeworms – and learned to be scientists in the process.