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Pioneering the future of aging

The University of Minnesota is pioneering groundbreaking aging research aimed at helping people not only live longer but also ...
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

From wearing the maroon and gold to donning a white coat

Golden Gopher student-athletes who have gone on to medical school are transferring their drive and passion for sports into ...
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

New semester, new skills: Fall courses

With classes spanning every interest, the University of Minnesota prepares students so broadly that it's not a stretch to say ...
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Bringing sensory health screenings to communities across the state

The University of Minnesota’s new See, Hear, MN mobile truck is bringing vision and hearing assessments around the state.
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World’s first synthetic cell with a complete life cycle could revolutionize biological engineering

Fluorescent microscopy of SpudCell - a synthetic cell assembled entirely from non-living chemical components - undergoing division. Credit: Kate Adamala, Adamala Lab Share this story While many of the ...
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Atheists remain most disliked religious minority in the U.S.

Ten years ago University of Minnesota sociologists conducted research showing that, among a long list of racial and religious minority groups, atheists were the most disliked group of people in the ...
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Fluoride in drinking water does not harm children’s IQ

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water — called community water fluoridation — ...
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University of Minnesota researchers study waves created by recreational boats

Researchers from the University of Minnesota St. Anthony Falls Laboratory carefully measured the maximum height, total energy, and maximum power of the waves from wakes produced by four recreational ...
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Researchers 3D print lifelike heart valve models

Patient-specific organ models, which include integrated 3D-printed soft sensor arrays, are fabricated using specialized inks and a customized 3D printing process. Such models can be used in ...
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Researchers created 3D-printed simulated human tissue for medical training

Researchers in the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering have successfully 3D printed realistic human tissue simulants that can be used for medical training for surgeons and ...
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Fungi from Minnesota can kill emerald ash borer beetles

A new study from the University of Minnesota found that several species of parasitic fungi were effective at killing emerald ash borer beetles, one of the most devastating forest pests to ever hit ...
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How powerboats impact lakes below the surface

Large surface waves produced by powerboats are a mainstay for recreational watersports. A new study from the University of Minnesota shows that beneath the surface, factors such as propeller thrust ...