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Daily HeadlinesSeptember 19, 2019

Jerrod Watts, a patient enrolled in the first clinical trial for Glycogen Storage Disease, chats with lead investigator Dr. David Weinsten. Photos taken in the dedicated Glycogen Storage Disease Unit at UConn Health on July 16, 2019. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

World’s First Gene Therapy for Glycogen Storage Disease Produces Remarkable Results

The clinical trial originally set out to simply test the safety and dosage of the gene therapy for three patients with GSD Type Ia. The dramatic improvement in their lives was unexpected. Read more.

A maze of colored mosaic tiles at UConn Avery Point, part of the new cognitive garden at the campus

Cognitive Garden Takes Root at UConn Avery Point

A brand-new garden at UConn Avery Point is designed to help children learn through using experience. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

DENT Newly-Patented UConn Technology Alleviates Issues with Dental Implant Bridges

MED UConn Health October 2019 Programs, Events

CAHNR Meet alumnus John Garaventa

CAHNR Researcher uses mapping to aid ecologists, UConn and US government

MED ‘I’m a Nurse… I Can’t Let You Do This’

UConn in the News

Taste of Home magazine

Steamed Cheeseburgers (Yes, Steamed!) Deserve Their Day in the Spotlight. Here’s Why.

Newswise

Married CEOs are More Committed to Social Issues than Non-married Peers

Mind Body Green

How Much Protein Should You Actually Be Getting & Is All Protein Created Equal?

Broadway World

UConn’s Ballard Institute Presents A Free AntU Toy Theater Workshop

Washington Post

Which Black Americans Should Get Reparations?

USA Today Network

Behind the Manifesto: What Does the Patriot Front Actually Believe?

Washington Post

They’re Accused of Abusing Their Pets in Viral Videos. But Laws Don’t Always Consider it Cruelty.

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