Research & Discovery
There’s More Than One Way to Splice a Gene
UConn researchers are investigating how alternative splicing plays a key role in inflammation, a key part of the immune response.
Traffic is Down on American Highways During the Pandemic – But Vehicle Deaths Are Up
During the stay-at-home period, the incidence rate of fatal single-vehicle crashes increased 4.1 times
How Marine Animals Could Be Used to Clean Up Nature’s Big Pollutant: Microplastics
'Nature's perfect filtering machines' to the rescue
Your Favorite Fishing Stream May be at High Risk From Climate Change – Here’s How to Tell
If communities can figure out where these streams will warm the most, they can plan for the future.
Q&A: College Success for Foster Youth
"Climbing a Broken Ladder: Contributors of College Success for Youth in Foster Care" author talks better support for foster youth
Student Profiles in Pharmaceutical Research – Shipra Malik
Shipra Malik was selected for an oral presentation and a cash prize for the prestigious 2021 RNA Institute Mini-Symposium series.
Student Profiles in Pharmaceutical Research – May Zhang
May's Honors thesis has been published in Biochemical Pharmacology.
UConn-Technion Collaboration Develops Model for Affordable Fuel Cell Catalysts
UConn researchers and collaborators at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology developed a theoretical model that will expediate the development of affordable fuel cells, a key technology for sustainable energy.
Too Hot or Too Cold? UConn Researcher Finds ‘Goldilocks Problem’ in Child Welfare Decision-Making
A major tool widely used in child welfare decision-making - and the way agencies try to implement it - may be hindering social workers.
Connecticut Zoning Atlas Makes the Case for Zoning Reform
The nation's first interactive map letting citizens visualize their town's zoning laws