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New method of nasal vaccine delivery could lead to better vaccines for HIV and COVID-19
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A University of Minnesota assistant professor is part of a team that has developed a new way to effectively deliver vaccines through the nose that could lead to better protection against diseases like HIV and COVID-19.
MN Cup semifinalists include more than 10 companies with CSE ties
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CSE alumni, faculty, and students are part of startups competing for gold in the Minnesota Cup. Their companies span industries, including clean energy, digital technology, and automotive.
Research finds that cancer cells can migrate toward certain ‘sweet spot’ environments
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities engineers have discovered that cancer cells invade the body based on their environment. The discovery provides new understanding of how cancer spreads and can improve future treatments.
UMN-led team receives $1.4M Keck Foundation grant to study possible breakthrough in quantum computing
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A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities Associate Professor Vlad Pribiag has received an award from the W. M. Keck Foundation to study a new process that could lead to a breakthrough in quantum computing.
A new giant dinosaur gives insight into why many prehistoric meat-eaters had such tiny arms
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An international team that includes a University of Minnesota Twin Cities researcher has discovered a new big, meat-eating dinosaur, dubbed Meraxes gigas, that provides clues about the evolution and anatomy of predatory dinosaurs such as the Carcharodontosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex.
New imaging technique allows researchers to see gene expression in brains of live mice in real time
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A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has developed a new technique for imaging mRNA molecules in the brains of living mice. The research reveals new insights into how memories are formed and stored in the brain and could allow scientists to learn more about diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
You can help scientists study the atmosphere on Jupiter
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A new citizen science project, led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with support from NASA, allows volunteers to play an important role in helping scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter.
There in a flash: A weird star produced the fastest nova on record
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A team including University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have observed the fastest nova ever recorded, a discovery that may help answer questions about the chemistry of our solar system, the death of stars, and the evolution of the Universe.
Researchers solve mystery surrounding dielectric properties of unique metal oxide
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A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led research team has solved a longstanding mystery surrounding strontium titanate, a metal oxide semiconductor, providing insight for future research on the material and its applications to electronic devices and data storage.
Study uncovers how structural changes affect the superconducting properties of a metal oxide
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A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers has discovered how subtle structural changes in strontium titanate, a metal oxide semiconductor, can alter the material’s electrical resistance to create more efficient semiconductors.