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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.
CSE students among winners of 2018 Acara Challenge
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Aelios Technology, a team comprised of University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) students, took the top prize in the graduate division of the Acara Challenge.
CSE hosts Tate Hall Open House and Tours on March 8
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University of Minnesota alumni, faculty, staff and students, as well as the general public, are invited to get an inside look at the $92.5-million renovation of the historic Tate Hall at a Open House and Public Tours on Thursday, March 8.
U of M licenses technology to monitor crop nitrogen status to ag-tech firm Sentera
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Sentera, a Minneapolis-based supplier of technology solutions to the agriculture industry, has signed an agreement to bring University of Minnesota-developed corn nitrogen deficiency technology to the market.
University of Minnesota graduate students advance to national cleantech startup competition
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Aelios Technology will compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Cleantech UP and U.S. Department of Defense’s national competition in Washington, D.C. this June.