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The researchers also look at how nicotine reduction impacts different subgroups of people.

Nicotine reduction in cigarettes helps people smoke less, UMN researchers say

by Rachel Hoppe
Published May 9, 2025

Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health are studying how nicotine reduction in cigarettes could impact smokers, according to a press release from the University.The University...

The meshed net soaked in insecticides attracts Japanese beetles using pheromones and kills them. Courtesy of Aditya Prabhu.

UMN students develop new repellent for invasive beetle

by Colleen McGowan
Published May 2, 2025

Three University of Minnesota students from the Carlson School of Management developed a new bug repellent, called Alure, aimed toward eradicating Japanese beetles, an invasive insect in North America.Aditya...

Mohammed Sadiki in his line of work, making innovations in agriculture that help to create a better environment. Courtesy of Aziz Bamousse.

UMN alum Mohammed Sadiki dedicated 40 years to a better environment

by Colleen McGowan
Published April 30, 2025

Mohammed Sadiki has dedicated his life to create a more sustainable environment through his work in agriculture and public service.Last month, Sadiki received the Outstanding Achievement Award from...

Until recently, researchers did not believe bird flu could affect cows.

UMN Researchers study bird flu in dairy cattle

by Colleen McGowan
Published April 23, 2025

Researchers from the University of Minnesota are studying the presence of avian influenza in dairy cattle.This research comes after the College of Veterinary Medicine received a $1.5 million grant...

Researchers are still working to understand what makes up a healthy gut microbiome.

UMN researchers explore how diet impacts gut microbiome

by Rachel Hoppe
Published April 23, 2025

A research team at the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences examined how a person’s diet impacts their gut microbiome through fecal microbiota transplants,...

The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain in Minneapolis consults the MRI scans for this study.

New study hopes to detect autism at six months old

by Katrina Bailey
Published April 22, 2025

A study at the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain in Minneapolis hopes to detect autism in children as young as six months. The nationwide Infant Brain Imaging...

Researchers closer than ever to developing non-hormonal birth control for men

Researchers closer than ever to developing non-hormonal birth control for men

by Anshu Patel
Published April 20, 2025

Six decades after the first oral contraceptive for women was approved in the United States, University of Minnesota researchers are one step closer to developing a non-hormonal birth control pill for men. A...

The therapy could be a new path forward for treating Alzheimer’s.

UMN researchers developing cell therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease

by Rachel Hoppe and Colleen McGowan
Published April 13, 2025

Researchers from the University of Minnesota are developing a cell therapy that would combat Alzheimer’s disease using strategies used in blood cancer treatment, according to a press release.The...

Fauci was joined in conversation with journalist Arshad Mohammed during the lecture. Courtesy of Bruce Wilcox.

Dr. Anthony Fauci promotes trust in science for disease prevention at campus lecture

by Rachel Hoppe
Published April 9, 2025

Dr. Anthony Fauci detailed his extensive career leading the U.S. through multiple health crises in his role as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and emphasized the...

People who were uninsured before pregnancy with IHS access are 16% more likely to receive high-quality care.

UMN study finds access to Indian Health Services, insurance decreases maternal death rates

by Rachel Hoppe
Published April 8, 2025

A study from the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health said American Indian and Alaska Native women with access to Indian Health Services and insurance were more likely to receive higher-quality...

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