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Nathan Alder, assistant professor of molecular and cell biology at his lab on June 27, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Peering into the Protein Pathways of a Cell

Research by a UConn team sheds new light on how cellular transport systems harness energy to perform their work inside the cell.

Working with Flowers: How To Create a Wedding Bouquet

Jim Palmieri, manager of UConn Blooms, UConn's on-campus source for fresh flowers and plants, demonstrates how to create a wedding bouquet.

Coast to Coast Ride Takes UConn Cyclists to Rockies

Dan Beauvais and Pat Field are more than three weeks and 1,400 miles into their cross-country bike trek to raise money for leukemia research.

A Chimney swift, sometimes referred to as a flying cigar. (Michael Veltri Photo)

Celebrating a Threatened Bird

UConn professor and State Ornithologist Margaret Rubega teaches local residents about chimney swifts.

Pattilynn Conard

Longtime Nurse Anesthetist Says Goodbye to UConn

Pattilynn Conard retires as the UConn Health Center’s longest-serving certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Hijacked by Your Brain

Stress is a fact of life for most people, but understanding the alarm system in your brain can provide a new way of managing stressful situations.

July 2013 calendar

UConn Health Center July Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in July and early August 2013.

David Yalof, professor of Political Science.

Constitutional Law Expert Reflects on Momentous Week for Supreme Court

Political science professor David Yalof says the court delivered major victories to same-sex marriage supporters, while vastly changing a landmark voting rights law.

The Science of Reliability

One of John Dempsey Hospital’s new quality improvement tools borrows lessons learned from other high risk industries.

The UConn wordmark, in white on a navy background.

UConn Trustees Approve FY ’14 Budget

The Board has approved a $1.1 billion budget that continues UConn’s faculty hiring plan, increases financial aid, and sets the groundwork for Next Generation Connecticut.