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New dinosaur lab adds dragons and fantasy to the mix
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University of Minnesota students hone observation and critical thinking skills in new, hands-on addition to Earth Sciences course.
Q&A with Churchill Scholar Merrick Pierson Smela
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Merrick Pierson Smela, a chemistry and biochemistry major at the University of Minnesota, will spend the 2018-19 academic year learning more about human reproductive biology at Churchill College in Cambridge, England.
Two CSE students named 2018 Astronaut Scholars
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Two students in the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering have been awarded scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.
CSE professor Mikhail Shifman elected to the National Academy of Sciences
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University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering Professor Mikhail “Misha” Shifman has been elected as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for his excellence in original scientific research.
Researchers 3D print electronics and cells directly on skin
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In a groundbreaking new study, researchers at the University of Minnesota used a customized, low-cost 3D printer to print electronics on a real hand for the first time.
First-ever study of triple gene combinations could help predict risk of disease
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In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Toronto have revealed a complex network of genes that work together. The research reveals genetic connections that can help develop new life-saving treatments to combat diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
New research outlines future for developing oral medicines that work more efficiently
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota and The Dow Chemical Company have joined forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges in health care—how to get life-saving medicines to work faster and better with fewer side effects.
University of Minnesota hosts world's largest medical devices conference April 9-12
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Medical device leaders from across the country in both industry and academia will converge at the University of Minnesota’s 17th annual Design of Medical Devices Conference. More than 1,300 people are expected to attend this year’s conference, making it the largest medical devices conference in the world.
Chemistry Professor Christy Haynes awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
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University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering Chemistry Professor Christy L. Haynes has been awarded a prestigious 2018 Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship.
Researchers uncover the farthest star ever seen
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More than halfway across the universe, researchers have spotted the farthest individual star ever seen. The star is 9 billion light years away.