Lab-Created Heart Valves Can Grow with the Recipient
Groundbreaking discovery in animal models could potentially reduce multiple pediatric heart valve replacement surgeries
Articles by University of Minnesota
Atmospheric Drying Will Lead to Lower Crop Yields Worldwide
New paper shows that global atmospheric drying significantly reduces productivity of both crops and non-crop plants, even under well-watered conditions
Improving Learning Outcomes for Students Underrepresented in STEM
New report lays out gaps in the biology education field and proposes leveraging an existing research coordination network to tackle them
Research Brief: Origin of Deadly Wheat Pathogen Revealed
One particular strain of the stem rust fungus, dubbed "Ug99," threatens the global wheat supply because it can attack more than 80 percent of all varieties planted across the world.
Research Brief: Nutritious Foods Have Lower Environmental Impact Than Unhealthy Foods
For the first time, researchers have tied the health impacts of foods to their overall environmental impact
Research Brief: High Fat Foods Can Increase CBD Absorption into the Body
A recent study tested whether fasting or a high fat meal has an effect when cannabidiol oral capsules were taken by patients
3D-Printed Transparent Skull Provides a Window to the Brain
The device allows fundamental brain research that could provide new insight for human brain conditions
Primary Care Strategies to Improve Health of Chronic Disease Patients
Primary care providers are participating in several new payment models that emphasize quality and value
Small Classes Reduce Performance Gaps in Science
In new research from the University of Minnesota’s College of Biological Sciences, researchers looked at the impact class sizes might have on students’ performance
Researchers 3-D Print Electronics and Cells Directly on Skin
The technique could lead to new medical treatments for wound healing and direct printing of grafts for skin disorders