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UMN in the News
James Van Der Beek, Jenna Fischer and the rise of young people getting cancer
USA Today
Do lower speed limits on city streets actually slow down drivers?
The Minnesota Star Tribune
Blue-ish? How Minnesota historically voted in presidential elections — and why it changed
The West Central Tribune
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Social Sciences
Police interactions can increase epigenetic age in youth of color
New research from the University of Minnesota shows that stress caused by negative interactions with police can increase epigenetic age, which is a biological indicator that can differ from chronological age.
Returning congestion and transit reductions lead to lower job accessibility nationwide
The annual Access Across America study led by the Accessibility Observatory at CTS analyzes the sustainability of transportation options for residents of major urban areas.
Culturally responsive education practices can increase resilience against discrimination
People of color make up the majority of students in public secondary schools in the U.S. However, those students report worse mental health outcomes than their white counterparts. University of Minnesota researchers are investigating if discrimination in schools contributes to these negative mental and emotional outcomes.