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Fossil Teeth Point to Early Exodus from Africa

Teeth excavated from a Chinese cave and dated by a U of M professor place modern humans in southeastern Asia at least 35,000 years before they entered Europe.

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The Future of Clothing

The University of Minnesota is leading the revolution in wearable technology.

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Volleyball team wins Big Ten title

The No. 4-ranked University of Minnesota volleyball team continued its improbable bounce-back season in high style, capturing the Big Ten Conference championship outright with a win at Indiana on Nov. 28.

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To Use Plants for Fighting Illness

Discoveries at the U of M are creating solutions to antibiotic resistance.

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To Nourish All of Our Children

Discoveries at the U of M will increase the well-being of our youngest citizens.

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Well-Trained and Well-Rounded

Gopher student-athletes spend their limited free time on diverse activities. Here are three standouts.

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To Feed Our Hungry Planet

Discoveries at the U of M will increase yield while conserving natural resources.

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Graduation Success Rate Climbs

U of M student-athletes have posted a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 88 percent, continuing the long-term trend of GSR increases in Gopher Athletics.

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An Unlikely 'Rebel'

Brenda Her has overcome cultural expectations to pursue a career in medicine.

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Healing Nerves with 3D Printing

U of M research could help people who suffer from nerve injuries or disease

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To Make Our Communities Greener

Master Gardeners bring research-driven knowledge to the communities they serve and teach.

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From Green to Greener

A new U partnership will bring innovation and sustainability to golf courses and other public green spaces.

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To Better Grasp the Future

Dr. D. Subbaram Naidu is creating a five-finger prosthetic hand that can do most anything a human hand can do.

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Going the Distance

A University of Minnesota course on marathon training inspires students and informs research.

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To See Autism As a Civil Rights Issue

Jigna Desai is helping all people reach their full potential.

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To Teach a Cell to Heal Itself

Jakub Tolar is preparing medicine’s third great leap.

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To Open Borders by Opening Eyes

Cawo Abdi is working to ensure justice and belonging for all.

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To Keep People from Going Thirsty

David Mulla is changing how countries use water.

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To Use Molecular Band-Aids for Heart Repair

Frank Bates is helping people recover from heart attacks.

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To Protect Your Dinner

Amy Kircher is keeping our global food supply safe from terrorist threats.