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Household cats are more susceptible to coronavirus infection than dogs in early-pandemic Minnesota

A study by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine found that household cats were more susceptible than dogs to natural infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, early on during the pandemic in Minnesota.

Scientist measuring water levels in a wetland.

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Wetland restoration offers best protection against agricultural run-off

University of Minnesota researchers, along with colleagues at institutions from the University of Kansas (KU), University of California-Irvine (UCI) and others, found that wetland restoration and construction along waterways are the most cost-effective way to reduce nitrate and sediment loads in large streams and rivers.

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University of Minnesota team announced as finalists for worldwide Cancer Grand Challenges

Multinational Consortium on Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems team has been named as one of 11 global finalists.

Two medical professionals providing COVID-19 testing to a patient.

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Study identifies racial/ethnic and language inequities in ways patients obtain COVID-19 virus testing

A recent study from researchers at the University of Minnesota is among the first to examine how different socio-demographic groups used telehealth, outpatient (clinic), emergency department and inpatient (hospital) care to test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Designing online grocery stores to support those striving to eat healthy for weight loss

With the rapid growth in online grocery shopping, researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) sought to identify design features online grocery stores should consider to support the increasing number of Americans striving to eat healthy for weight loss.

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Role of host genetics on gut microbiome is near-universal, but environmentally-dependent

In new research from the University of Minnesota, scientists found that genetics nearly always plays a role in the composition of the gut microbiome of wild baboons.

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Telo: Revolutionizing human mobility

This student startup conceived the first significant design change to the rollator walker in 40 years.

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How effective is targeted livestock grazing?

Land managers are increasingly turning to livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats and horses to manage unwanted weeds in the Midwestern U.S. and across the country.  Researchers at University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) synthesized the results of 70 individual studies to discover if this strategy is effective.

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Vetiver Solutions: Investing in farmer-led initiatives in rural Haiti

A small business started by several young alums aims to grow a poverty-free Haiti.

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Initial findings from U of M’s PEAK initiative highlight opportunities for operational efficiencies

At its July meeting, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents discussed initial findings, recommendations with University leadership and external experts.

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Talking about mental health and the pandemic with U of M

Elizabeth M. Martinez with the Medical School talks about mental health in the Hispanic and Latino communities.

Talking with U of M

Plática sobre la salud mental y la pandemia con U de M

Elizabeth M. Martinez, Asociada Postdoctoral de la Universidad de Minnesota, habla acerca de la salud mental en las comunidad de Hispana y Latina.

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New software shows how to maximize the benefits of investing in urban nature

In the Twin Cities metro, University researchers look at how to repurpose underused golf course land

The newly discovered Heterodontosaurus tucki specimen (left), along with the researchers’ digital reconstruction of the fossil (right), shows the dinosaur’s unusual paddle-shaped ribs and small, toothpick-like bones. Credit: Viktor Radermacher

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New fossil sheds light on the evolution of how dinosaurs breathed

Using an exceptionally preserved fossil from South Africa, a particle accelerator, and high-powered x-rays, an international team including a University of Minnesota researcher has discovered that not all dinosaurs breathed in the same way.

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Meeting of the minds

Neuroscientists and psychiatrists are sharing their expertise to improve treatments for mental illnesses.

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BlueCube Bio: How do trees survive Minnesota winters?

This cell therapy startup has the potential to dramatically improve human health.

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Solar Bear: Planning for a brighter future

The only American Indian-owned solar installation company in Minnesota sees a brighter future.

A Maroon and Gold sign with the words University of Minnesota Morris on it hangs from a lightpost on an autumn afternoon on the Morris campus

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U of M Board of Regents to discuss campus-level strategic planning with Morris leadership

As the University begins the first full academic year of MPact 2025, the systemwide strategic plan, leaders from the University’s Morris campus will meet with the Board to discuss campus-level strategic approaches.

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RoundtableRx: Matching medications to Minnesotans in need

A nonprofit delivers unused medications to Minnesotans in need—for free.

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Combining interests to create unique research

Brian Neff combined some of his passions to explore a new way to help performance for alpine skiers.