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U of M testing finds presence of CWD prions at Beltrami County carcass dump site

Using forensic science techniques, a team led by University of Minnesota scientists recovered samples from a remote Beltrami County site used by a nearby deer farm to discard white-tailed deer carcasses.

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Talking teenage mental health with the U of M

Andrew Barnes and Marvin So from the U of M Medical School explain the effect that sleep and parent relationships can have on teenage mental health.

Hannah George in a medical lab doing testing

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On the frontlines of COVID-19

The U of M’s Med Lab Sciences Program trains behind-the-scenes but critical medical professionals.

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U of M finance leaders provide update and reiterate recommendations to address current fiscal year budget deficit

University of Minnesota leaders on Thursday discussed pandemic-related deficits in the current fiscal year and approaches that continue to help the University close budget gaps.

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A testament to resilience and perseverance

A first-generation student overcomes more than her share of setbacks to obtain her bachelor's degree. And she's just getting started.

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New research optimizes body’s own immune system to fight cancer

First-of-its-kind study shows how engineered immune cells move faster to attack the tumor.

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Statements from U of M Leadership Regarding the Death of University Regent Ilean Her

Today, University of Minnesota Board of Regents Chair Ken Powell and University President Joan Gabel issued the following statements in response to the death of Regent Kao Ly Ilean Her.

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With a $4.3 million NASA grant, U of M faculty member to lead efforts aimed at disentangling the origins of protein translation

Led by Burckhard Seelig, an associate professor in the College of Biological Sciences, the global research effort includes scientists from five institutions.

Expert Alert

Understanding and preparing for periods of inflation

Professor Mark Bergen in the Carlson School of Management suggests we can use lessons from extreme inflationary episodes, known as hyperinflations, to offer perspective on less extreme inflationary periods.

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Tracking public restrooms on Minnesota bike trails

U of M team is using crowdsourcing and mobile devices to identify the locations on an interactive web-based map.

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$50 million scholarship fund positions U of M’s Carlson School to fuel future workforce

With the creation of a new, $50 million endowed scholarship fund, the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management is now better able to attract, retain, and train top scholars who will become future business leaders in Minnesota and beyond.

Research Brief

Animal production responsible for vast majority of air quality-related health impacts from U.S. food

The study —the first food-by-food accounting of the damage to air quality caused by agriculture— shows how improving animal and crop management practices, as well as how eating more plant-rich diets, can substantially reduce mortality from food-related air pollution.

Damien Fair, bald, bearded and Black, wears a brown suit jacket and stands before a flowering tree.

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MacArthur fellow tackles the enigma of the growing mind

Neuroscientist Damien Fair is honored for his work advancing the science of early brain development.

Expert Alert

Tight housing market’s effects on access and affordability

The University of Minnesota’s Peter Hilger and Monica Haynes are available to speak about what’s driving high costs and limited supply.

Tanmay Agarwal, in suit jacket and glasses, stands before a concrete structure.

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A niche in research and podcasting

Computer science major Tanmay Agarwal shares what he’s learned about research, work, and life.

A bronze-colored eagle sculpture overlooks the entrances to buildings on the U of M Crookston campus on a sunny afternoon

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University of Minnesota Board of Regents to meet with Crookston leadership for campus-level strategic plan discussions

In the latest in an ongoing series of campus-level strategic planning conversations, next week the University of Minnesota Board of Regents will discuss how the Crookston campus will advance the University’s systemwide mission.

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Two U of M students awarded prestigious Boren Scholarships for language study

U of M Twin Cities students Caleb Feltis and Maggie Lundberg named Boren Scholars.

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Talking aquatic invasive species with the U of M

Amy Kinsley, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, answers questions on what the latest research on AIS shows, what boaters and anglers alike can do to stop the spread of AIS, as well as the new AIS Explorer dashboard.

Jodi Dworkin on the left and a girl looking at a screen on the right.

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Talking limiting screen time with U of M

University of Minnesota Professor Jodi Dworkin speaks to how screen time usage has changed, provides advice for parents, and the importance of screen-free time for families.

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[VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Lessons from the pandemic for cancer screening and care

Part of the new “Ask a U of M Expert” video talks, Dr. Yee answered questions from journalists about cancer and applied lessons-learned from the pandemic.