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UMN professor part of team that has published results of second large-scale study for tinnitus treatment
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities Professor Hubert Lim is part of an international team that has published a second large clinical trial for a neuromodulation device that could reduce symptoms for millions worldwide with tinnitus.
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.
Q&A with Goldwater Scholarship recipient Sarah Tanck
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CSE student Sarah Tanck was awarded a prestigious nationwide scholarship for her dedication to undergraduate research. She works in professor Mark Distefano’s lab on cancer therapeutics projects.
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.
CSE student uses TikTok dance videos to solve problems in computer vision and machine learning
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What if we used TikTok as a tool to further scientific research? Computer science Ph.D. student Yasamin Jafarian is doing just that, using data from the app to create more realistic 3D digital avatars.
University of Minnesota technology allows amputees to control a robotic arm with their mind
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A team of biomedical engineering researchers and industry collaborators have developed a way to tap into a patient’s brain signals through a neural chip implanted in the arm, effectively reading the patient’s mind and opening the door for less invasive alternatives to brain surgeries.