Research & Discovery
Fighting Poultry Disease with mRNA: UConn Researchers Pioneer Nanoparticle Approach
UConn researchers have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective to tackle a troublesome pathogen in chickens
Researchers and Industry Flock to UConn to Talk Poultry Innovations and Impacts
An international team of researchers met with poultry sector stakeholders in Storrs to discuss the latest developments in safety and sustainability of antibiotic-restricted poultry production
InCHIP’s Weight Management Research Group Publishes NIH Trial Results in Top Medical Journal
Directors of InCHIP's Weight Management Research Group Tricia Leahey and Amy Gorin's latest study published in JAMA Internal Medicine underscores the power of patient-provided care for weight loss maintenance
Young Dung Reinvigorates Old Mice
Researchers are working to identify the bacteria responsible for the anti-aging effects, and maybe develop a probiotic that can benefit humans
How Economics Nearly Drove New England’s White-Tailed Deer to Extinction
“Once you start commodifying animals and commodifying nature, problems happen”
Regular Screening for Depression May Benefit High Schoolers
Symptoms of depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts have steadily increased among high school students in the U.S. over the past decade and a half
Six Students Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
The program recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited institutions in the United States
Charting Our Galaxy’s Extreme Center
UConn researchers develop a clearer 3D model of the galactic center
Wearable Technologies Power Study on Differences Between Treadmill, Outdoor Running on Injury Risk
With the advent of reliable wearable technologies, researchers captured data from runners outside the lab for better real-world results
Our Health, Our Economy, Our Nation, Our Future
UConn research has an extensive, proud history of federal and state partnerships that have helped shape Connecticut and the world beyond.