University of Minnesota

Researchers utilize genetically corrected stem cells to spark muscle regeneration

Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Lillehei Heart Institute have combined genetic repair with cellular reprogramming to generate stem cells capable of muscle regeneration in a mouse model for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ...

Medical research created Mar 05, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers develop molecular 'calcium sponge' to tackle heart failure

Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology and the Lillehei Heart Institute have utilized molecular genetic engineering to optimize heart performance in models of diastolic ...

Cardiology created Feb 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers discover enzyme behind breast cancer mutations

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have uncovered a human enzyme responsible for causing DNA mutations found in the majority of breast cancers. The discovery of this enzyme – called APOBEC3B – may change the way ...

Cancer created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Researchers develop model for better testing, targeting of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers from the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, in partnership with the University's Brain Tumor Program, have developed a new mouse model of malignant peripheral ...

Genetics created 20 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Returning genetic incidental findings without patient consent violates basic rights, experts say

Informed consent is the backbone of patient care. Genetic testing has long required patient consent and patients have had a "right not to know" the results. However, as 21st century medicine now begins to use the tools of ...

Genetics created May 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Gene thought to make heart tissues turns out to make blood and muscles as well

New research out of the Lillehei Heart Institute at the University of Minnesota shows that by turning on just a single gene, Mesp1, different cell types including the heart, blood and muscle can be created from stem cells.

Genetics created May 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers identify genetic variation behind acute myeloid leukemia treatment success

Researchers from the College of Pharmacy and Medical School working within the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, have partnered to identify genetic variations that may help signal which acute myeloid leukemia ...

Cancer created Feb 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers find new target for Alzheimer's drug development

Researchers at the University of Minnesota's Center for Drug Design have developed a synthetic compound that, in a mouse model, successfully prevents the neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Dec 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New drug to target and destroy tumor cells developed

A new drug created at the University of Minnesota may hold the answer to defeating pancreatic cancer, according to results published today in the prestigious journal Science Translational Medicine.

Cancer created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers discover new non-invasive method for diagnosing epilepsy

(Medical Xpress)—A team of University of Minnesota biomedical engineers and researchers from Mayo Clinic published a groundbreaking study today that outlines how a new type of non-invasive brain scan taken ...

Medical research created Aug 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Newly discovered genetic markers could signal colon cancer development

University of Minnesota Medical School and Masonic Cancer Center researchers have partnered with geneticists from Genentech, Inc., to discover how some proteins may cause the development of some forms of colon cancers.

Cancer created Aug 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 created Jun 15, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (11) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 created Jan 12, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (11) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

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 created Aug 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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 created Aug 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast