Writer
Kim Krieger
Kim Krieger has covered politics from Capitol Hill and energy commodities from the floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange. Her stories have exposed fraud in the California power markets and mathematical malfeasance in physics. And she knows what really goes on in the National Radio Quiet Zone. These days, Kim tells clear, compelling stories of the research at UConn. Her work connects Connecticut citizens and the press with the vast resources of their flagship public university. When not at UConn, she can be found kayaking among the beautiful Norwalk islands, digging in her garden, or occasionally enjoying the silence in the National Radio Quiet Zone.
Author Archive
For Treatment-Resistant Depression, Two Drugs May Be Better Than One
'Depression is not a normal part of aging. Nothing could be further from the truth'
February 15, 2024 | Kim Krieger
Caught in the Act, Floppy Proteins Shape Up for Scientists
Two elusive proteins critical for healthy cell division are profiled by UConn researchers
January 11, 2024 | Kim Krieger
UConn Magazine: Billion Dollar Bailey
Running gave Trisha Bailey her start in life and continues to be an inspiration
December 26, 2023 | Kim Krieger
Fat Flies Live Longer On a Diet At Any Age
Switching the flies’ diet to a low calorie one remained a reliable way to extend lifespan even for old flies in ill health
December 13, 2023 | Kim Krieger
Researchers Explain How Bacterial Products Get Inside Human Cells
The discovery may explain a mechanism by which bacteria can affect our health
November 30, 2023 | Kim Krieger
Researchers Heal Heavy Metal Poisoning from Implants
Breakthrough could be boon for those with hip or knee replacements
November 8, 2023 | Kim Krieger
Gel Repairs Cartilage Without Surgery, With Electricity
Instead of requiring surgery to insert a solid scaffold, the gel could be simply injected into the knee, a much less invasive procedure
October 26, 2023 | Kim Krieger
UConn Health Researchers Find that Youthful Proteins Help Nerves Regrow
'We are deciphering the mechanism of axon regeneration piece by piece'
October 19, 2023 | Kim Krieger
Opportunity Lights Up UConn Sustainable Energy Summit
'Make no mistake - UConn is going to hit its decarbonization goals and become a national leader in sustainable clean energy research and education'
October 5, 2023 | Kim Krieger
The Butternut’s Big Reveal
UConn undergraduates collaborate to reveal the genetic secrets of endangered species
September 13, 2023 | Kim Krieger