Research & Discovery
Grip Strength Is Good Indicator of Overall Health
A UConn researcher says grip strength can even predict health outcomes.
June 6, 2011 | Colin Poitras
Telenovelas: Dangerous but Popular Fare
A book edited by Diana Rios finds that Spanish-language soap operas send the wrong messages.
June 3, 2011 | Karen A. Grava, CLAS Today
Drilling Down to Predict Earthquakes
A UConn geologist is heading back to Japan to learn more about how major earthquakes occur.
June 2, 2011 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
Neag Math Duo Decodes Language Barriers to Math Reasoning
Two education faculty developed ways to help English language learners solve math problems.
June 1, 2011 | Stephanie Summers
Fish Oil May Reduce Postpartum Depression Symptoms
The omega-3 in fish oil may be beneficial if taken during pregnancy, a UConn study finds.
June 1, 2011 | Colin Poitras
Locating Patterns in Human Proteins
An engineering professor is searching for novel algorithms that may ultimately help combat disease.
April 25, 2011 | Colin Poitras
Snakes, Lizards, and Tongues
Kurt Schwenk is studying tongue flicking in snakes. He explains why he finds reptiles fascinating.
April 22, 2011 | Karen A. Grava
Colwell Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The EEB professor is being recognized for his contributions to the field of tropical biology.
April 20, 2011 | Cindy Weiss, CLAS Today
UConn Students Win Goldwaters, Truman Scholarship
Three UConn students have won prestigious national awards, and three more were front runners.
April 4, 2011 | Christine Buckley & Sheila Foran
Conference Highlights Latest Discoveries in Stem Cell Research
UConn was well represented at StemCONN 2011, a scientific symposium on stem cell research.
March 24, 2011 | Carolyn Pennington