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University of Minnesota

Public Research university.

One of the nation’s largest schools, the University of Minnesota offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in virtually every field—from medicine to business, law to liberal arts, and science and engineering to architecture.

The University of Minnesota system is made up of five campuses in Minnesota including Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul).

University of Minnesota Extension provides outreach and education services to Minnesota's communities through science-based knowledge, expertise and training.

Visit website: https://twin-cities.umn.edu/

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University of Minnesota Blog Posts

Does no smoking mean no vaping?
19-Aug-2019

Does no smoking mean no vaping?

Sometimes news coverage of e-cigarettes can be confusing - what's the best advice?

People at University of Minnesota

Clifford Steer

Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota

Michael Osterholm

Regents Professor at the University of Minnesota

Laura Niedernhofer

Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics at the University of Minnesota

Paul Robbins

Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics at the University of Minnesota

Leigh Turner

Associate Professor at University of Minnesota

Lyn Steffen

Associate Professor at Division of Epidemiology and Community Health at the University of Minnesota

Michael T. Osterholm

Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota

Peter Crawford

Professor of Medicine within the Division of Molecular Medicine at the University of Minnesota

John Bischof

Professor at University of Minnesota

Michael McAlpine

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota.

Kate Adamala

Synthetic biologist and a professor of genetics at the University of Minnesota.

Wei-Han Lin

Biomedical engineering Ph.D. student at University of Minnesota

Molly E. Kupfer

Clinical Product Risk Specialist at Boston Scientific

Brenda M. Ogle

Professor and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at University of Minnesota

Dan Knights

Assistant Professor at College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota.

University of Minnesota News

Diabetes medication metformin could lower long COVID risk by 41%, study suggests

Diabetes medication metformin could lower long COVID risk by 41%, study suggests

New Scientist - 09-Jun-2023

Metformin may function as an anti-inflammatory and potentially reduce the viral load of SARS-CoV-2

Senolytic drugs improved survival rates in coronavirus-infected mice

Senolytic drugs improved survival rates in coronavirus-infected mice

SENS Research Foundation - 07-Oct-2021

Boosts immune response by clearing senescent cells; a potential treatment for COVID-19 in humans

Latest technology to cryo-preserve organs for future use

Latest technology to cryo-preserve organs for future use

IEEE Spectrum - 21-Apr-2021

Beyond organs, researchers found a way to restore ecosystem and possibly a fauna ark on the moon

3D printed heart like organoid can contract spontaneously and synchronously

3D printed heart like organoid can contract spontaneously and synchronously

University of Minnesota - 15-Jul-2020

This organoid with chambers can fit into a mouse's belly

Comprehensive history and explanation of senescent cells

Comprehensive history and explanation of senescent cells

The Scientist - 01-Mar-2020

Including the latest on clinical trials of first-generation senolytics

Nutritionally similar foods affect gut bacteria differently

Nutritionally similar foods affect gut bacteria differently

Medical News Today - 17-Jun-2019

Manipulation of gut microbiome with diet may lead to better health outcomes

3D-printed guide helps regenerate complex nerves

3D-printed guide helps regenerate complex nerves

Kurzweil Network - 18-Sep-2015

Regrowth of nerves after injury or disease is very rare. New technique 3D imaged and 3D printed ...

Work stress can have massive impact on life expectancy

Work stress can have massive impact on life expectancy

Behavioral Science & Policy Association - 08-Sep-2015

Meta-study carried out by Harvard Business School and Stanford University analyzed 228 different ...