About 20,000 zebrafish live in the lab of Jean-Denis Beaudoin, associate professor of genetics and genome sciences, where he's seeking a better understanding of how defects and diseases develop in humans. But why zebrafish? Watch our latest Science in Seconds video to find out!

For the first time in three years, students were able to present their findings in the physical presence of their peers and mentors at the annual Biomedical Science Graduate Student Research Day. Hear from several of the students, including one who believes "if we cannot explain and disseminate our science then it does the world no good." Plus, find out who this year's awards recipients are.

Thank you for bringing this up. I shared with members of our facilities leadership. While we do provide smaller blue recycle bins at the desk and staff bring recycling to a centralized location, a re-evaluation of the Musculoskeletal Institute determined we could use more large containers in the building, and we’re looking into obtaining them. In the meantime we’re evaluating other locations on campus.

It’s also worth mentioning, we are reconvening our sustainability work group, which had been on hiatus because of the pandemic.

Your observations led to us to take a fresh look at our sustainability efforts in this and other areas, so I appreciate you sharing them.

We know that a hip fracture can be devastating for older adults. How does your state of mental health impact your ability to recover and regain walking function? A new study led by UConn Center on Aging researcher Richard Fortinsky and published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests those who believe they can get back to where they were actually may have a better chance of doing so.

Did you know that, in addition to providing specialty medications, UConn Health Pharmacy Services Inc. also offers traditional retail pharmacy services? Faculty, staff, and students (as well as patients and visitors) can fill any prescription to pick up at the Exchange (Suite 108, building entrance 1, with three dedicated parking spaces) or have delivered to home or work. Open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the pharmacy takes all insurance plans, including the state's Caremark plan, and it doesn't need to be a UConn Health provider writing the prescription. Call x4036 to learn more or ask about switching. Additionally, at-home COVID-19 test kits also are available, up to eight per month. (State insurance and most other carriers will cover the cost.)

The UConn courses Confronting Anti-Asian Racism and Why the Jews? Confronting Antisemitism, available to students last spring, are now available as free, self-paced online courses for all faculty and staff. The courses explore stereotypes, bias, hatred, and racism toward these groups; examine history, including recent events; and introduce ways to confront the negative attitudes and actions in today’s world. Enroll today using your NetID, or email CETLUcourses@uconn.edu for more information.