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Cancer survivor Scott Nelson stands on a concrete path amongst a forest of trees with his hands crossed.
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Through Trials

Faced with a deadly disease, many people participate in clinical trials as the ultimate way to help others.
Colorful red, yellow, blue, and black panorama of a nebula.
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Weirdos of the Universe

Studying tiny particles called neutrinos, U researchers tackle the classic enigma “Why are we here?”
Five female lions walk as a group on grassy ground, lit by a low sun.
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How Lions Became Social

Behavioral scientists have puzzled over why lions, of all cats, should live in groups. A new study answers: The landscape did it.
A girl models her new active wear.
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A New Model for Active Wear

Making sure that our youth get enough exercise is an ongoing challenge. A new design solution is working out well for girls in the Twin Cities Somali community.
A graphical illustration of a scientist looking through a microscope
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Disarming a Global Threat

The recent Ebola outbreak underscores the need for a well-trained, well-coordinated workforce to respond to the growing risk of pandemic diseases—and the U is on top of it.
Math equations on a blackboard.
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Cracking Medical Mysteries with Math

They are some of medicine’s hidden heroes, shedding light on complex biological processes and analyzing mountains of data to improve patient health.