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Medicaid Expansion Reduces Cancer, Saves Black Lives
UConn and UNC researchers say expanding Medicaid would reduce the burden of colon cancer and save lives, especially among black men.
Q&A: John Salamone On The ‘Dopamine Fasting’ Trend
UConn neuroscientist John Salamone explains why the trend of "dopamine fasting" may not add up to much.
Buzzing Through the Blood-Brain Barrier
UConn researchers are developing technology that could make it easier to treat diseases of the brain, thanks to vibration.
Ketogenic diet protects fruit fly brains from concussions
An experiment with fruit flies may hint at potential treatments to prevent brain damage after concussions.
Micro-RNAs Keep Stem Cells From Growing Up Too Fast
UConn Health researchers believe they've solved a mystery that's long puzzled observers: what are so-called micro-RNAs for?
Splicing factor to blame in triple negative breast cancer
Splicing factors, comparable to gene editors in our DNA, could hold the key to treating the worst type of breast cancer.
Breaking CO2 faster, cheaper, and more efficiently
A new discovery could make it possible to economically turn carbon dioxide into fuels.
In Connecticut, Drug Overdoses Doubled in Six Years
Cocaine, alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA and other drugs are appearing on the toxicology reports of drug overdose victims, and often in combination, says UConn study.
At UConn Health, the Breast Cancer Journey is Handled with Care
The breast team at UConn Health strives to guide each patient through every step of their individual path with an unmatched level of attention and comfort.
App Endgame: Detect Dyslexia Earlier
The current so-called 'wait to fail' model in the U.S., causes many children to lose a significant amount of educational time. The new app may enable teachers to test children earlier.