Research & Discovery

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Fisheries Management Study Casts Aside Conventional Wisdom

More efficient practices could lead to an increase in profits of up to 49 percent, according to a new study by UConn’s Ling Huang and a coauthor at Duke University.

Tipping the Scales on Obesity

UConn and Rudd Center researchers are conducting a variety of cutting-edge studies that address the nationwide problem of obesity.

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Breaking Down Barriers to Healthcare for the Incarcerated

UConn is taking the lead in treatment of incarcerated patients with its Center for Correctional Health Networks.

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Bacteria’s Game of ‘Telephone’ Foils Microbiologists’ Eavesdropping

UConn researchers use genomic analysis to hunt for clues to the behavior of a group of bacteria that can cause disease.

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Adding Heft to Anti-Bullying Campaigns

The latest in a series about the cutting-edge research on obesity happening at UConn.

Social Media Engagement ‘Significantly Impacts’ Soda Choice

The volume of conversations matters more than the sentiments expressed, UConn researchers found.

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Small Cash Rewards Pay Off in Weight Loss Plans

In contrast to large cash rewards, smaller sums for weight loss also motivated people to keep it off, a new study found. Part of a semester-long series exploring obesity research by UConn faculty.

The Sounds of Innovation: How UConn Research Is Resurrecting Antique Musical Instruments

A partnership between medical technology engineers and music scholars has led to an unprecedented method for bringing antique musical instruments back to life.

Food Insecurity Emerging as Rudd Center Focus

Food insecurity – uncertainty about having sufficient food – is an issue of growing importance for the Rudd Center.

Pioneering Paths to Healing

The innovative careers and research pursuits of faculty and alumni demonstrate how the University community is pushing the boundaries of the future of medicine.