University of Minnesota
Natural antioxidant can protect against cardiovascular disease: study
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have collaborated with the School of Public Health and discovered an enzyme that, when found at high levels and alongside low levels of HDL (good cholesterol), can dramatically ...
Cardiology
Jun 15, 2012 |
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Finding genetic proof of coronary artery disease risk
University of Minnesota School of Public Health researchers have reported two high-signal genetic markers correlated with coronary artery disease (CAD) that should help define genetic fingerprints that can signal an increased ...
Genetics
Jun 15, 2012 |
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University of Minnesota startup to treat challenging bacterial infection
A live biological preparation developed by University of Minnesota researchers could put a stop to an increasingly prevalent, and sometimes deadly, infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium difficile. CIPAC Limited, based ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 16, 2012 |
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On-premise alcohol outlets have stronger links to crime than off-premise alcohol outlets
Prior research has shown that neighborhoods with higher densities of alcohol outlets are more likely to have higher rates of violent crimes. This study examined the effects of different types of alcohol outlets – on-premise ...
Addiction
May 15, 2012 |
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University of Minnesota and start-up to develop antidote to cyanide poisoning
Cyanide poisoning is often fatal and typically affects victims of industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, or structural fires. Based on research conducted at the Center for Drug Design at the University of Minnesota, startup ...
Medications
Feb 09, 2012 |
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A scarcity of women leads men to spend more, save less
The perception that women are scarce leads men to become impulsive, save less, and increase borrowing, according to new research from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 12, 2012 |
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New U of M start-up may save lives of victims of massive blood loss and trauma
A new technology from the University of Minnesota has resulted in a startup that may help prolong the lives of victims suffering from massive blood loss or trauma. The university's Office for Technology Commercialization ...
Other
Oct 18, 2011 |
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New online learning module gives children of domestic violence a voice
Over half of the residents of battered women's shelters in the United States are children (National Network to End Domestic Violence, 2010). Now, a new, innovative online training program aims to elevate children's voices, ...
Other
Sep 27, 2011 |
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Researchers discover a natural food preservative that kills food-borne bacteria
University of Minnesota researchers have discovered and received a patent for a naturally occurring lantibiotic — a peptide produced by a harmless bacteria — that could be added to food to kill harmful bacteria ...
Health
Aug 04, 2011 |
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Researchers use improved imaging technique; discover a better approach to diagnosing epilepsy
Using state-of-the-art, 7 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers may have uncovered a better approach to diagnosing epilepsy.
Medical research
Aug 01, 2011 |
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Researchers look to dogs to better understand intricacies of bone cancer
A new University of Minnesota discovery may help bone cancer patients fight their disease more effectively, according to new research published in the September issue of Bone.
Cancer
Jul 28, 2011 |
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Researchers may have discovered key to help women fight infections during pregnancy
A normal but concerning consequence of pregnancy is the fact that pregnant women are more susceptible to infection. University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have identified the underlying mechanisms for this physiologic ...
Medical research
Jul 21, 2011 |
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Researchers discover gene required to maintain male sex throughout life
University of Minnesota Medical School and College of Biological Sciences researchers have made a key discovery showing that male sex must be maintained throughout life.
Genetics
Jul 20, 2011 |
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Socioeconomic status as child dictates response to stress as adult
When faced with threat, people who grew up poor are more likely to make risky financial choices in search of a quick windfall, according to new research from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 06, 2011 |
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Duplicating immunity boosting regulatory T-cells to unprecedented levels
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have discovered a method to quickly and exponentially grow regulatory T-cells – also known as "suppressor cells." The new process enables replication of the cells by ...
Medical research
May 18, 2011 |
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