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University of Minnesota, CentraCare partnership grows Minnesota’s rural healthcare workforce

Board of Regents to receive an update on the University of Minnesota Medical School’s partnership with CentraCare.
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Mercury increases in multiple fish species following zebra mussel invasions

New research from the University of Minnesota found that zebra mussel invasions were associated with increased mercury ...
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From personal challenge to innovation

Isak Hedeen (left) poses for a photo with Olivia Zabel (center) and Isabella Thuras (right), two of his Merra business partners. Share this story For many, managing one startup would be overwhelming.
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Talking trauma informed care with University of Minnesota

Trauma is more common than many people realize. Trauma can stem from a single event, chronic stress, community violence or systemic inequities, and it often has lasting and far reaching effects. This ...
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The science behind Minnesota’s fall colors

'Brandywine' red maple trees located along Peter C. Moe Drive at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Photo by Nick Kreevich. Share this story In Minnesota, autumn offers a brilliant, ...
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University of Minnesota researchers study waves created by recreational boats

Researchers from the University of Minnesota St. Anthony Falls Laboratory carefully measured the maximum height, total energy, and maximum power of the waves from wakes produced by four recreational ...
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Study uncovers the basis of COVID-19-related brain fog

Neurological symptoms have been widely observed in COVID-19 patients, with many survivors exhibiting persistent neurological and cognitive impairment. New research from the University of Minnesota ...
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Fluoride in drinking water does not harm children’s IQ

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water — called community water fluoridation — ...
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Researchers perform first successful transplant of functional cryopreserved rat kidney

U of M mechanical engineering postdoctoral researcher Zonghu Han is a co-first author of a new study showing how rat kidneys can be cryogenically stored for up to 100 days, successfully rewarmed using ...
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University of Minnesota and Essentia Health share bold new vision for healthcare in Minnesota

This bold proposal charts a course that fits the nonprofit mission of Essentia and the land-grant mission of the University to best serve all Minnesotans. Dr. Ed Anderson (pictured here) is Chief ...
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World’s first synthetic cell with a complete life cycle could revolutionize biological engineering

Fluorescent microscopy of SpudCell - a synthetic cell assembled entirely from non-living chemical components - undergoing division. Credit: Kate Adamala, Adamala Lab Share this story While many of the ...