Research
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
Power and Environmental Engineering Faculty Explore Wildfire and Power Grid Nexus in a Changing Climate
Junbo Zhao led a study in Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering, which suggests a comprehensive approach to strengthen power grid resilience against the rising threat of wildfires
Fool’s Gold: A Hidden Climate Stabilizer
“It's intriguing to see how Earth can recover from very severe past experiences that wiped out life on the planet”
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.
Study Demonstrates Health Disparities in U.S. Territories
The study found that people living in Puerto Rico had the most disparities when compared to those residing in the 50 states
Powering the Next Generation of Quantum Technology
UConn is a partner in a project to develop a deeper understanding of how a revolutionary chip fabrication process can improve superconducting qubits