Posted on 06 November 2014.
By: Parker Lemke
Researchers are deciphering increasingly large sections of human genetic code. But along the way, they sometimes discover genes in their subjects that reveal higher risks for illnesses such as cancer.
It has been almost a decade since the debate emerged over whether and how scientists should inform research participants of the results of genomic sequencing, said Susan Wolf, a University of Minnesota law, medicine and public policy professor.
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Posted on 06 November 2014.
By: Jessie Bakker
A breezy fall day had Megan Swenson strolling through the Southeast Como neighborhood’s Van Cleve Park with her dog, enjoying the green space and playground.
She was surprised to learn that the recreation space may not be the same in a few years.
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Posted on 05 November 2014.
By: Martha Pietruszewski
We shouldn’t toss out words like “revolutionize” and “game-changing” lightly, but Spotify has indeed revolutionized the online music world for artists and fans alike. But like all good things, Spotify comes at a cost.
I’m a huge fan of Spotify. I pay the student rate for a premium membership, and I can listen to (almost) whatever I want, wherever I want.
I don’t even remember the last time I paid for a $12.99 iTunes download or a physical CD. To please their fans, artists need to embrace the music industry’s shift to streaming.
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Posted on 30 October 2014.
By: Ethan Nelson
Neighborhood groups in the University of Minnesota community are up in arms over Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges’ proposal to put a traditional source of their funding to different uses.
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Posted on 30 October 2014.
By: Parker Lemke
In his office, Jim Anderson lifted up a dried pennycress stem, pulled off a pod and sprinkled its small black seeds onto his desk.
“We’ve been working on trying to kill this thing for over 100 years, probably,” said Anderson, an agronomy and plant genetics professor at the University of
Minnesota.
The common weed could soon become an actual crop in Minnesota thanks to a University effort to keep more of the state’s 27 million acres of farmland covered during the winter using perennial plants and other crops.
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Posted on 30 October 2014.
By: Molly Michaletz
Protecting the environment may be a priority for many Minnesotans, but that likely won’t be a main factor in who they vote for on Tuesday.
While policymakers and experts say the environment is becoming increasingly important to the public, voters still tend to mark their ballots based on candidates’ stances on traditional issues, like taxes and the economy. To make environmental policies a priority, experts say candidates need to argue both the ecological and financial benefits.
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Posted on 26 October 2014.
By: Blair Emerson
When University of Minnesota marching band member Robert Brau died in an August motorcycle accident, the 300-person band dedicated its entire 2014 season to his memory and School of Music students organized a memorial service.
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Posted on 26 October 2014.
By: Blair Emerson
When University of Minnesota marching band member Robert Brau died in an August motorcycle accident, the 300-person band dedicated its entire 2014 season to his memory and School of Music students organized a memorial service.
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Posted on 26 October 2014.
By: Parker Lemke
It’s already taken root in India’s agricultural market, but now an irrigation distribution company founded by University of Minnesota alumni will use international funding to fertilize its growth.
A panel of development agencies from three countries nominated MyRain last month as one of 17 projects that will receive up to $3 million from an international program aimed at combating global water scarcity.
MyRain sells irrigation systems to retailers, who in turn market them to small-plot farmers in India, CEO and co-founder Steele Lorenz said.
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Posted on 26 October 2014.
By: Ben Gotz
Despite hosting an in-state opponent, the Gophers did everything but make Bemidji State feel at home.
The Gophers (4-0-0) swept the Beavers in their home opener over the weekend, scoring five goals in each of their two victories.
The Gophers’ success on special teams was a big factor in the two victories, as they scored four goals off the power play.
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