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Associate Professor Brenda Ogle places a 3D printed biopatch on a mouse heart in Nils Hasselmo Hall on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Her research team induces heart attacks in mice, which causes a dead area of cardiac cells. The patch is placed in this dead zone and mimics the cells of the native heart that aren't able to be replenished on their own. "A defining moment was when the [mouse] heart started to beat, and we realized human heart pacing could be possible too," Ogle said.

UMN research team fixes broken hearts with 3D-printed tissue patch

by Olivia Johnson
Published April 25, 2017
A team of University of Minnesota researchers uses 3D-printed tissue to heal scar tissue.
After the March for Science on Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 in St. Paul, protesters wait for a west bound green line light rail.

Possible cuts to Twin Cities bus routes cause unease for UMN students

by Bella Dally-Steele
Published April 25, 2017
A House bill could reduce bus routes in the Metro area by up to 40 percent, but is unlikely to pass in its current form.
Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah listens during the association's forum in Mondale Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Syedah, who previously served as vice president, was elected as president earlier this year.

UMN students call for lawmakers to abandon optional student service fee measure

by David Clarey
Published April 25, 2017
In a letter to House and Senate higher education committee chairs, the students said the proposal would impact the educational experience.
Nurse Jody Geinger speaks on the phone at the new Boynton Health Services mental health clinic. The clinic, located on the St. Paul campus, offers services in mental health, nutrition, physical therapy and primary care.

New UMN sick policy that eases absence verification delayed until fall

by Rilyn Eischens
Published April 24, 2017
The change caused controversy when it went into effect mid-semester.
Bradley Taylor, owner of Sssdude Nutz, stands center-stage at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Sssdude-Nutz owner has a new recipe for marketing — bringing doughnuts to college parties

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published April 24, 2017
On Saturday, Bradley Taylor took things to the next level with a Spring Jam block party.
Marketing major Ben Sundem pulls books from Wilson Library on April 21, 2015. A $60 million update is planned for the building, with the project currently in the pre-design phase.

Wilson Library renovations at a standstill unless UMN gets state funding

by Rilyn Eischens
Published April 24, 2017
The changes that would free up book space and let in more natural light aren't currently included in state funding proposals.
Ecolab chemical engineering teacher Nathan Thompson holds the American flag as additional protesters raise their signs on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in St. Paul. Thousands marched in solidarity across the nation to promote funding for scientific research.

Thousands of science advocates flock to State Capitol for ‘March for Science’

by Neha Panigrahy
Published April 24, 2017
Local science advocates gather in the nationwide protest in response to the Trump administration.
Pedestrians bike on the West River Parkway trail under Washington Avenue bridge on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. University students and faculty members disagree over whether to add concrete barriers to the sides to better prevent people jumping from the bridge.

UMN taskforce considers safety changes for Washington Avenue Bridge

by Natalie Rademacher
Published April 24, 2017
Renderings of a tall railing for the bridge drew opposition and concerns from some U faculty.

7 mild mumps cases confirmed among UMN students

by Mike Hendrickson
Published April 20, 2017
Symptoms of mumps include puffy cheeks, a swollen jaw, fever, headache and muscle aches, among others.

Using lasers, UMN surgeon zaps cancerous brain tumors

by Olivia Johnson
Published April 20, 2017
Matthew Hunt performed the first laser ablation surgery at the University of Minnesota last month.

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