Author Archive
Raising the Odds Against Viral Infection
Learning how viruses slip into cells, with an eye toward making it harder for them
Don’t Get Mad: For Stem Cells, Location is Destiny
Investigating how stem cells turn into new tissue, while remaining stem cells
Study Seeks to Learn Why COVID-19 Is So Deadly for the Old
Research that will provide valuable insights about how vaccines affect immune systems
Testing the Success of Their Communication Class, Scientists are Surprised
How do you measure the success of a science communication class? The answer is more complex than it may seem.
Statistically, Not Enough People Take Statins
Too many people are taking aspirin for heart health when it may not be effective for them.
UConn Health Researchers Track COVID-19 Immunity
Antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 are universal in survivors of the illness, but their ability to counteract the virus varies significantly.
Cytokine Storms Can Kill. Researchers Found the Protein that Sparks Them
Researchers at UConn Health have made a discovery that offers insight into a disease that kills roughly 270,000 Americans every year.
Discovering What Makes This Toxin Even Worse Than Diarrhea
UConn Health researchers have gained new insight into a particularly nasty strain of E. coli bacteria, which might lead to more effective treatments for this potentially deadly ailment.
Six UConn Researchers to Join the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Six UConn researchers have been elected by their peers to receive a distinguished honor.
Worms Reveal Why Melatonin Promotes Sleep
UConn Health researchers say unlocking the secrets of how worms sleep can help us better understand the science behind our own sleep patterns.