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Expert Alert

How 'springing forward' impacts sleep

Dr. Michael Howell discusses how daylight saving time impacts sleep.

Research Brief

U of M research indicates clues to early detection and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

College of Veterinary Medicine researchers Manci Li and Assistant Professor Peter Larsen looked at existing data from both Alzheimer’s brains and healthy brains to identify the key neuropeptides — the chemical messengers that are released by neurons — involved in Alzheimer’s. They also examined the relationship between neuropeptide activity and aging.

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Talking National Ag Day with U of M

Classrooms and communities across the country will recognize National Agriculture Day (Ag Day) on Tuesday, March 21.

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At the intersection of art and science

PhD student Maria Park’s fascination with the living world informed her science and inspired her creative endeavors.

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Talking spring break safety with U of M

Dr. James Miner discusses how to stay safe while enjoying spring break trips.

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News Release

Morris campus to celebrate impact while hosting Board of Regents

During its March meetings, the Board of Regents will observe firsthand the impact the Morris campus has on its students, faculty, staff and the broader community.

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Creativity and the brain

A study yields insights into how creativity could influence young people’s mental health and well-being.

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Talking long-term care in rural Minnesota with U of M

Direct care workers are an essential part of supporting an aging population, particularly as more people favor aging in place over nursing homes and require in-home assistance with daily activities.

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Expert Alert

March is National Nutrition Month

Millions of Americans resolve to improve their diet each year, but increasing rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and other chronic conditions indicates that many of us are falling short.

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News Release

Biologist Marlene Zuk receives international award for discoveries on behavior and diversity

Professor Zuk's research has built a broader understanding of how behavioral interactions drive biological diversity.

John Geller provides healthcare to a dog.

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Caring for lives at both ends of the leash

MPH student John Geller’s Street Dog Coalition provides healthcare to the pets of people affected by homelessness—and to some of the owners, too.

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Research Brief

Federal workers left their jobs at higher rates in the first year of the pandemic

In the opening months of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal workers across several agencies voluntarily left their jobs at higher rates than they had pre-pandemic, according to new research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH).

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News Release

University seeks critical support from State for University of Minnesota Health

The UMN Health system which will take bold steps to accelerate increased access, equity and quality to the University’s leading research and clinical care while safeguarding Minnesota’s public academic health assets.

News Release

University of Minnesota issues report on Red Lake Nation medical concerns

In response to the Red Lake Nation request and a MIAC resolution, independent third-party experts prepared a report to assist in understanding "the role of the University, its faculty, and others during a 1966 epidemic" and related research activities.