Today's News: Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Research
U researchers use stem cells to regenerate muscles in diseased mice
University of Minnesota researchers, using stem cell technology, have sparked muscle regeneration in laboratory mice with a fast-moving form of muscular dystrophy, a disease that severely weakens muscles. They hope their breakthrough in mice will one day lead to more effective treatments for humans who have the disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Science 2.0
http://www.science20.com/news_articles/corrected_induced_pluripotent_stem_cells_spark_muscle_regeneration-105495
MPR
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/03/05/health/study-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-muscle-regeneration
Medical Xpress
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-genetically-stem-cells-muscle-regeneration.html
Minnesota Daily
http://www.mndaily.com/2013/03/06/university-researchers-find-potential-md-treatment-option
Iron Range campaign promotes heart health
Health officials say when it comes to preventing heart attacks and strokes, taking an aspirin a day can make a big difference. A pilot program put on by the University of Minnesota and Hibbing health care organizations is promoting aspirin therapy, in which people take a daily aspirin to prevent blood clots from forming. Health officials hope the program, called Partners in Prevention, will improve heart health on the Iron Range and everywhere else in the country.
Northland News Center
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Iron-Range-Campaign-Promotes-Heart-Health-192621551.html?m=y&smobile=y
Minnesota government won't buy antibacterial products
Starting this June, don't look for antibacterial soap in state government bathrooms. State agencies have been ordered to stop buying products that contain triclosan, a microbe-killing chemical used in everything from plastics to cosmetics to dish soap — but which converts to an environmental toxin after it goes down the drain. The announcement is based off a recent study of triclosan in eight Minnesota lakes, conducted by scientists at the University of Minnesota and the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/195184071.html?page=2&c=y
Want to save lions? Fence them in
U of M ecologist Craig Packer discusses his new study that showed that fenced reserves tend to have a higher density of lions and faster population growth than reserves that are open to neighboring land.
Science Magazine
http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2013/03/want-to-save-lions-fence-them-in.html
U of M seeks designs for bee education center
University of Minnesota entomologists are trying to raise money for a project to enhance bee research and education in the Twin Cities, and raise the university’s profile in environmental and agricultural research.
Finance & Commerce
http://finance-commerce.com/2013/03/u-of-m-seeks-designs-for-bee-education-center/#ixzz2MlwEMZtM
Business and Politics
U hesitant about alcohol at Mariucci, Williams
The University of Minnesota doesn’t want to expand alcohol sales at Mariucci and Williams Arenas — yet. University officials testified Tuesday at a hearing on a bill that would allow alcohol to be sold to the general public in the two arenas. A spokesman said the University isn’t ready to expand sales like they have in TCF Bank Stadium.
Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/195484411.html
Minnesota Daily
http://www.mndaily.com/2013/03/06/u-hesitant-about-alcohol-mariucci-williams
Dayton speaks at McNamara
Business leaders and alumni of the Carlson School of Management had a break from the usual CEO speakers at yesterday’s 1st Tuesday Speaker Series event. Gov. Mark Dayton spoke to event attendees in the McNamara Alumni Center, discussing the state’s fiscal situation and his tax and budget proposals.
Minnesota Daily
http://www.mndaily.com/2013/03/06/dayton-speaks-mcnamara
People and Lifestyle
Veteran Mental Health
Brian Engdahl, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at the Brain Sciences Center and counseling psychologist at the Minneapolis VA discusses general PTSD effects on soldiers.
KSTP-TV
To Watch: http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2953855.shtml?cat=26
What's the most efficient way to shovel driveway snow?
What is the most efficient way to shovel the driveway? Could there be a mathematical equation for efficient shoveling? Larry Gray, a mathematician at the University of Minnesota, provides insight.
WCCO-TV
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/03/05/deblog-whats-the-most-efficient-way-to-shovel-driveway-snow/
Updates and Events
Dayton speaks at McNamara
Business leaders and alumni of the Carlson School of Management had a break from the usual CEO speakers at yesterday’s 1st Tuesday Speaker Series event. Gov. Mark Dayton spoke to event attendees in the McNamara Alumni Center, discussing the state’s fiscal situation and his tax and budget proposals.
Minnesota Daily
http://www.mndaily.com/2013/03/06/dayton-speaks-mcnamara
Pre-med students seek more resources
Applying to medical school isn't tough for students to do on their own, said neuroscience junior Zach Miller. But getting help navigating the prerequisite courses, Medical College Admission Test and letters of recommendation required to apply "is a nice benefit for just about everybody," he said. While University of Minnesota centers and student groups offer resources and networking opportunities for students considering medical school, there is no pre-med major, and some students say pre-med resources are poorly advertised.
Minnesota Daily
http://www.mndaily.com/2013/03/06/pre-med-students-seek-more-resources
Drought marketing and farm profitability - Topics at SW Minnesota meeting March 28
Ed Usset, noted University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist will be the keynote speaker discussing “Drought Marketing Strategies” at the Southwest Minnesota Farm Business Management Association, Spring Farm Management Update.
Montevideo American News
http://www.montenews.com/article/20130306/NEWS/130309904/1003/NEWS