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University of Minnesota students are testing Minneapolis gardens for contamination after federal agents deployed tear gas during protests last winter. The community science project aims to help residents understand if their homegrown produce is safe to eat.
University of Minnesota researchers discovered why pancreatic cancer hides from the immune system and found a two-part treatment that helped mice live longer. The breakthrough could finally make immunotherapy work against one of the deadliest cancers.
Researchers discovered a way to change how metals conduct electricity by tweaking their atomic structure at incredibly tiny scales. This breakthrough could make our phones, computers, and future devices faster while using less energy.
University of Minnesota researchers discovered how to prevent gum disease by disrupting bacterial "conversations" rather than destroying bacteria. The breakthrough could reshape how we treat infections throughout the body.
The University of Minnesota just opened an AI Hub to drive innovation across education, agriculture, and medicine while keeping ethics front and center. The new center will train students and work with state leaders to ensure AI benefits every Minnesota community.
When 18 people were wounded in a Minneapolis church shooting, University of Minnesota volunteers provided mental health support to 200 grieving community members over 10 days. Their response earned them the city's Community Hero Award.
