Research

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Doubling the Data Gathered from Dark Patches of Space

UConn Ph.D student’s program selected for observation time on our most powerful space telescope

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Caught in the Act of Evolution

Researchers' findings could justify greater protections for an Everglades critter

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Genetic Mutations Responsible for Increased RSV Severity

An interdisciplinary team from UConn and UConn Health found 19 mutations in the 2022-2023 respiratory disease season that led to more severe cases of RSV in children

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Heat Tolerance Tests Fail to Account for Sex Differences

A new UConn study shows that a standard heat tolerance test does not work equally well to measure tolerance in males and females

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Extreme Weather Events Accelerating Tidal Wetland Loss

This paper marks the very first time scientists have successfully linked tidal wetland loss to specific storm events

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Genomic Analysis Predicts Guide Dog Success

'If we can tell before they are trained if they [will be successful], that saves a lot of time and a lot of money, and it will also increase the number of guide dogs out there to help people'

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UConn Professor Examines Impacts of Immigration on Nursing Home Care

Study finds that local immigration reduces mortality and improves quality of life for nursing home residents

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A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic Packaging

'We are finding new ways to use the entire plant'

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UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap

Behind automated housing decisions, résumé filters, and credit scores are systems shaping real people’s financial futures. New research highlights how those outcomes can shape whether people are able to build financial stability.

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Quantum Connects UConn, Yale Like Never Before

Connecticut’s two most active research universities have synergized the acceleration of quantum innovation and education