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Switching the flies’ diet to a low calorie one remained a reliable way to extend lifespan even for old flies in ill health

An international collaboration reveals the genetic secrets of endangered species, from trees to cockatoos to deep-sea corals. Butternuts are soft and oily, with a light walnut flavor that lingers on the tongue. Despite its unique flavor, few Americans have tasted this endangered native. Now, Univer

UConn undergraduates collaborate to reveal the genetic secrets of endangered species

Two breakthrough papers published today in Nature, featuring work from acclaimed UConn geneticist Rachel O’Neill and her lab, offer an in-depth analysis of ...

A previously undiscovered weakness in prostate cancer cells might pave the way for novel treatment strategies for other types of cancer. Globally, prostate cancer stands as the most prevalent non-skin cancer among men. Based on global approximations, one out of every six men is predicted to develop

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men worldwide. According to international estimates about one in six men will get prostate cancer during their lifetime and worldwide, over 375'000 patients will die from it each year.

Advances in Genome Biology and Technology delivers cutting-edge genomics news by day, holds beachside festivities (enlivened by Flo Rida’s “Low”) at night.

/PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) today announced its Global Team Science Award (GTSA) has been granted to three international research teams...

The University of Connecticut has selected Laurinda Jaffe, Rachel O'Neill, and Richard Pomp as Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors, the university's highest faculty honor.

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