Research & Discovery
Getting Close with Baby
A study of skin-to-skin contact with preemies shows long-term benefits for mothers, babies.
June 14, 2011 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
Connecticut Highways Among Nation’s Safest
An analysis of federal highway stats indicates the roads in New England are relatively safe.
June 13, 2011 | Richard Veilleux
Opera Lovers: An Apt Phrase
Sociologist Claudio Benzecry's research on opera-goers revealed a falling-in-love narrative.
June 10, 2011 | Karen A. Grava, CLAS Today
Lyme Disease – Why Do Some Fare Better than Others?
A Health Center researcher says genetic variation may affect the risk of Lyme infection.
June 8, 2011 | Jim H. Smith
Grip Strength Is Good Indicator of Overall Health
A UConn researcher says grip strength can even predict health outcomes.
June 6, 2011 | Colin Poitras
Telenovelas: Dangerous but Popular Fare
A book edited by Diana Rios finds that Spanish-language soap operas send the wrong messages.
June 3, 2011 | Karen A. Grava, CLAS Today
Drilling Down to Predict Earthquakes
A UConn geologist is heading back to Japan to learn more about how major earthquakes occur.
June 2, 2011 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
Neag Math Duo Decodes Language Barriers to Math Reasoning
Two education faculty developed ways to help English language learners solve math problems.
June 1, 2011 | Stephanie Summers
Fish Oil May Reduce Postpartum Depression Symptoms
The omega-3 in fish oil may be beneficial if taken during pregnancy, a UConn study finds.
June 1, 2011 | Colin Poitras
Locating Patterns in Human Proteins
An engineering professor is searching for novel algorithms that may ultimately help combat disease.
April 25, 2011 | Colin Poitras