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University of Minnesota scholars research health benefits of manoomin

University of Minnesota scholars research health benefits of manoomin

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published December 10, 2021
Indigenous knowledge of the ancient grain helps researchers understand its significance.
University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network

University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published December 6, 2021
Experts collaborate across Minnesota to combine water research.
The Universitys Akhurst Laboratory research project aims to identify genetic factors that contribute to risk of heart issues in racehorses. Photo courtesy of Kendall Blanchard.

Horse heart health: UMN researchers study irregular heartbeats in racehorses

by Maia Irvin
Published November 18, 2021
In order to prevent deaths in racehorses stemming from irregular heartbeats, researchers are studying genetics in horses across Minnesota.
New University research center to measure racism in health inequities

New University research center to measure racism in health inequities

by Maia Irvin
Published November 16, 2021
The center will address increases in chronic diseases among people of color, with the goal of eradicating health inequities in the future.
Graduate Researcher Tariq Bastawisy transfers ground Moringa oleifera seeds to a flask to create a mask coating on Wednesday, Nov. 3. University of Minnesota researchers have been working on a mask coating that kills COVID-19.

In fight against COVID-19, UMN researchers test DIY antiviral face mask coating made from tree seeds

by Ellie Roth
Published November 5, 2021
Properties within the seeds of a tropical tree may be able to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. Marc Schwabenlander poses for a portrait on University of Minnesota Saint Paul Campus on Thursday, Oct. 28. Schwabenlander is assisting on a project researching Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal disease for deer.

University Veterinary Science faculty lead chronic waste disease research

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published November 3, 2021
University researchers investigate decontamination and detection practices for hunters and the meat processing industry.
UMN to participate in new $25 million climate modeling center to project future effects of climate change

UMN to participate in new $25 million climate modeling center to project future effects of climate change

by Maia Irvin and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 21, 2021
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the University of Minnesota is collaborating with four other universities to improve climate change projections.
UMN researcher leads seal populations study to measure climate change and fishing effects

UMN researcher leads seal populations study to measure climate change and fishing effects

by Maia Irvin
Published October 21, 2021
Through the counting of Weddell seal populations in Antarctica, researchers are getting a clearer picture of the impacts of climate change and commercial fishing on Antarctic ecosystems.
Llamas interacting with students at Agriculture Awareness Day on Northrop Mall on April 20, 2010.

University researchers discover llama nanobodies as possible COVID-19 treatment

by Maia Irvin and Gabby Lombard
Published September 16, 2021
New research suggests that llama nanobodies can be an effective treatment against the virus in animals, and there is potential for success in humans.
University of Minnesota Ph.D. student Laura Hooper poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of Laura Hooper.

Ph.D. student finds connection between weight-based bullying and disordered eating across demographic groups

by James Schaak
Published June 24, 2021
A recent study led by University of Minnesota Ph.D. student Laura Hooper helps to dispel the misconception that weight teasing and disordered eating is mainly experienced by younger, more affluent white people.

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