While the COVID-19 pandemic is often described as unprecedented, there is a recent viral epidemic that researchers in UConn’s Institute
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Early visual experience drives precise alignment of cortical networks for binocular vision
Neural networks in the visual cortex of the brain do a remarkable job of transforming the patterns of light that
Continue reading »Thousands of schools reopen as France eases virus lockdown
Thousands of schools reopened throughout France on Tuesday as the government eases its coronavirus lockdown rules despite some fears of
Continue reading »Specially designed footwear reduces pain of knee osteoarthritis
Wearing shoes specifically designed with a novel sole (biomechanical footwear) significantly reduces the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis. Knee osteoarthritis
Continue reading »International research improves quality of CT scan imagery
Computerized tomography (CT) is one of the best medical tests for analyzing the effects of many illnesses, including COVID-19. An
Continue reading »A Simple Routine Helped This Guy Pack on 50 Pounds of Muscle in 6 Months
When Stephen Buckley became the father to twin girls, he decided he wanted to become as fit as possible. “Having
Continue reading »Global study into COVID-19 loss of smell
People who have recently experienced loss of smell are being urged to participate in a survey as a new global
Continue reading »New study reveals blueprint for getting out of COVID-19 lockdown
Relaxing stay-at-home orders and allowing some types of non-essential businesses such as shops to reopen are the lowest risk measures
Continue reading »Non-caloric sweetener reduces signs of fatty liver disease in preclinical research study
There is clear evidence that high sugar consumption leads to obesity and fatty liver disease. Synthetic and natural alternatives to
Continue reading »Half of people will find it harder to follow lockdown rules the longer it continues, new study shows
Nearly half the people (48%) questioned in a survey about the lockdown said that they will find it harder to
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