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Sick Stem Cells Point to Better MS Drugs
UConn Health researchers think they know why a particularly aggressive form of multiple sclerosis has so far proved unresponsive to drug treatments. They hope this knowledge will help develop better treatments.
UConn Pilots New Measure of How Fast You Walk
A sudden slowdown in gait speed signals a senior's health is in decline.
On Match Day, Second Sister Wins First Choice Placement
Sibling rivalry now a thing of the past, Neda Shahriari – the second sister to choose a career in dermatology – waits anxiously to find out where she will do her training.
The Seven New Planets Next Door
UConn astronomy experts discuss NASA's recent revelation that astronomers had discovered a nearby star with seven Earth-like planets, three of them potentially able to support life.
Small Molecule, Big Hope for Healing Advanced Heart Failure
A new medication for advanced heart failure that is based on a small molecule is under development at UConn Health. It has the advantage that it doesn't lower blood pressure.
Researcher Unveils Tool for Cleaner Long Island Sound
A UConn ecologist has identified specific sources of nitrogen pollution along Long Island Sound, and shows municipalities what they can do to alleviate it.
UConn Researchers Kill MRSA with Tailored Chemistry
UConn medicinal chemists have developed experimental antibiotics that kill the often deadly bacteria MRSA.
Divining Tumor Markers from DNA
UConn Health researchers are part of a cutting-edge initiative to discover cancer markers known as neoantigens, that will further the search for cancer immunotherapies.
UConn to Launch State’s First Genetic Counseling Program
As demand grows for such counseling, there's an urgent need for training in how to interpret the results of genetic tests.
Early Standouts May Not Make Future Champions
A UConn researcher says U.S. sports focus too much on early performance, and that undermines our country’s potential success in the Olympics.