Getting to the Root of Health Disparities in Kidney Disease Researchers aim to help train pharmacists and educate patients with the goal of improving medication outcomes for groups with higher rates of kidney failure. Research & Discovery October 28, 2021
Research on Purpose: New Model Combines Philosophy and Science Through nearly $15 million in Templeton Foundation funding, a new international cohort program led by a UMN philosophy researcher aims to explore purposive-looking behavior in living systems. Research & Discovery September 27, 2021
From ‘Weed’ to ‘Worthwhile’: Pennycress Makes Cover Cropping Viable Through a combination of basic and applied science, researchers are bringing growers an economically feasible way to better protect soil and water. Research & Discovery August 31, 2021
A Better Environment, Not Slower Aging, Increases Life Expectancy Research suggests nature has placed constraints on how much the underlying rate of aging can be slowed, even as nutrition and public health improve. Research & Discovery August 30, 2021
Of Income and Taxes: The Unique Position of the Entrepreneur Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute researchers are studying entrepreneurs’ income and how it compares to that of hired employees. Research & Discovery July 29, 2021
2021 Minnesota Futures Awards Announced Through the grant program, the Office of the Vice President for Research offers funding to promote research that incorporates new, cross-disciplinary ideas. Research & Discovery June 8, 2021
Grassland Biodiversity Emerges as Key Factor in Climate Crisis As global carbon dioxide levels rise, the degree of biodiversity in grasslands is vital to their ability to function as carbon “sinks.” Research & Discovery May 24, 2021
In Greater Minnesota, Local Economies Emerge from the Pandemic Minnesota’s small towns and rural areas are showing signs of a return to normalcy as coronavirus restrictions loosen and hard-hit industries start to recover. Research & Discovery April 30, 2021
Baboons Behaving Badly Incoming males to a baboon troop may reap an evolutionary benefit from inducing miscarriages in high-ranking females. Research & Discovery April 5, 2021
CIDRAP: Two Decades of ‘Straight Talk’ on Infectious Diseases In addition to COVID-19, the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy has helped the world prepare for and respond to many other disease threats. Research & Discovery January 22, 2021