Research
It’s Not the Game, It’s the Group: Sports Fans Connect the Most Over Rituals
The study, by a UConn team of scientists, shows that levels of emotional connection and euphoria are on average higher during intense pre-game rituals than they are during the game itself
Why You Don’t Need Permission to Get Moving: UConn Experts Call for Sweeping Changes to Exercise Participation Guidelines
The researchers and clinicians emphasize the significant benefits of exercise for all people, including those deemed 'high risk' by current standards
Scientists Develop New Blood-Based Proteomic Score to Predict Healthspan and Disease Risk
UConn School of Medicine study published in PNAS introduces Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging
When Stressors Converge, How Will Our Forests Fare?
Two recent publications dig into the impacts of compounding factors threatening New England trees
How to Partner With Industry (by Really Trying)
Successful UConn researchers offer Insight on fruitful collaboration with private industry
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
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
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
Rudd Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary at UConn
The Center investigates strategies to address food insecurity, poor nutrition, and weight bias through research and policy
Investing in Relationships Builds Resilience for Dementia Caregivers, Study Finds
Researchers find that positive relationships between caregivers and their family members can improve the caregivers’ experience after the onset of dementia in their loved one