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PS gene-editing shown to restore neural connections lost in brain disorder

A new study from the University of Minnesota is the first to demonstrate the ability for gene therapy to repair neural connections for those with the rare genetic brain disorder known as Hurler syndrome.

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Changing up the internship game for students

How the College of Liberal Arts is making the Twin Cities a hotspot for early talent.

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The March on Washington

August 28 marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom. Six decades later, many of the original issues that spurred the march, including poverty and unemployment, remain in the national spotlight.

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New research from the U of M sheds light on the decline of Minnesota's moose population

University of Minnesota researchers discovered evidence that moose in Minnesota consume species that host brainworm

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A discovery in dogs advances human medicine

Veterinary medicine researchers have identified a genetic variant linked to sudden cardiac death in dogs that has implications for human health.

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Finding his nursing niche

Doctor of Nursing Practice student Zach Taylor is finding his passion for health equity and planetary health.

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University of Minnesota hires executive director of Government and Community Relations

Melisa López Franzen will serve as the University's new executive director of Government and Community Relations, advancing the interests of the entire University of Minnesota System at the Capitol in Saint Paul, in Washington, D.C., and among our community partners and neighbors.

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Intensive lifestyle intervention for Type 2 diabetes associated with increased employment

When individuals with Type 2 diabetes received intensive lifestyle intervention in multiple areas, including sessions with lifestyle counselors, dietitians and other specialists, they were more likely to lose weight and improve diabetes control, while being less likely to experience disability and diabetes complications.

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Study finds disparities in functional improvement of home health care patients based on race, ethnicity and income

Reliance on home health care services is increasing in the U.S. A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) quantifies the degree to which home health care patients’ race, ethnicity and income level is linked to disparities in their functional improvement, which can include clinically significant improvement in activities of daily living and a reduction in dependency on continued medical treatment.

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A passion for pollinators

Entomology grad student Maya Vellicolungara works to increase bumblebee and butterfly abundance and diversity.

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Talking kindergarten anxiety with U of M

Lecturer Annie Hansen-Burke discusses tips for preparing kids and parents for kindergarten

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University leaders issue statements on The Governor’s Task Force on Academic Health at the University of Minnesota

Board of Regents Chair Janie Mayeron, Interim President Jeff Ettinger, and Dr. Jakub Tolar, vice president for clinical affairs and Dean of the Medical School, issued statements about Governor Tim Walz's executive order creating the Governor’s Task Force on Academic Health at the University of Minnesota.

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Building connections between cultures

A graduate student celebrates the diversity of life in forests and human cultures.

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Use of law enforcement strategies to curb underage drinking has decreased over past decade

Despite the harm that excessive alcohol consumption can cause in a community, use of some alcohol-related enforcement strategies remained low or decreased over the past 10 years — specifically those related to underaged drinking, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH).

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Two U of M-affiliated projects named as finalists in NSF Regional Innovation Engine Competition

Midwest Sustainable Plastics Innovation Regional Engine (M-SPIRE) and Great Lakes ReNEW in the Running for $160M Over 10 Years to Grow Regional and National Competitiveness.

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Study reveals disparities in Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination rates

A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) shows that vaccination rates for some racial and ethnic groups lagged behind rates for the state’s white population.

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UMN-led team achieves near-perfect light absorption in atomic-scale material

A University of Minnesota-led team has, for the first time, engineered an atomically thin material that can absorb nearly 100% of light at room temperature, a discovery that could improve a wide range of applications from optical communications to stealth technology.

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PS gene-editing shown to restore neural connections lost in brain disorder

Changing up the internship game for students

New research from the U of M sheds light on the decline of Minnesota's moose population

A discovery in dogs advances human medicine

Finding his nursing niche

University of Minnesota hires executive director of Government and Community Relations

Intensive lifestyle intervention for Type 2 diabetes associated with increased employment

Study finds disparities in functional improvement of home health care patients based on race, ethnicity and income

A passion for pollinators

Talking kindergarten anxiety with U of M

University leaders issue statements on The Governor’s Task Force on Academic Health at the University of Minnesota

Building connections between cultures

Use of law enforcement strategies to curb underage drinking has decreased over past decade

Two U of M-affiliated projects named as finalists in NSF Regional Innovation Engine Competition

Study reveals disparities in Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccination rates

UMN-led team achieves near-perfect light absorption in atomic-scale material

Studying bats in South America to protect human health

Legalizing marijuana in Minnesota

At Lake Itasca, a wild and watery start for budding biologists

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