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Daily HeadlinesDecember 4, 2017
Geriatric nurse measuring blood pressure of patient. (Getty Images)

Blood Pressure Begins to Decline 14 Years Before Death, Study Says

Previous studies reported falls in blood pressure late in life, but the study by UConn and University of Exeter is the first on individual trajectories before death. Read more.
Jessica Rouge, assistant professor of chemistry, talking with graduate student Josh Santiana in her research lab in the Chemistry Building. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Tailoring Treatment to Combat Diseased Cells at the Genetic Level

A UConn researcher developed a new drug delivery system using a synthetic-biological hybrid capsule that leaves healthy cells alone, increasing effectiveness and reducing unwanted side effects. Read more.
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Gov. Malloy Names New Chair of UConn Board of Trustees

Thomas E. Kruger of Greenwich, a partner in the corporate practice of the international law firm of Paul Hastings LLP, and six-year member of the Board, has been appointed as incoming chair. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

SSW Dr. Werkmeister Rozas Appointed BSW Program Director

UConn in the News

New York Times

Graduate Students Argue Against Taxing Tuition Waivers

Christian Science Monitor

Forest gumption: Scientists Trying Everything to Stem Global Warming

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