Version: graphics light | graphics rich
- Campuses :
- Twin Cities
- Crookston
- Duluth
- Morris
- Rochester
- Other Locations
Diner's Digest
With the holidays upon us, anthropology professor William Beeman takes us on a tour of eating-related rituals around the world. Although practices vary widely in different cultures, they all help us cross boundaries.
Between the lines
Researchers at the U and elsewhere were astounded to find that the genomes of two corn lines were nearly as different as those of humans and chimps. The knowledge may someday be used to improve corn, a vital food and fuelstock.
Don't hesitate
Would you like to be part of the University of Minnesota class of 2014? The priority deadline to apply for fall 2010 freshman admission is Tuesday, December 15.
Screening saver
A new screening system developed by researchers at the University and Celladon Corp. quickly tests compounds' potential as heart failure drugs in an environment that mimics that of heart cell membranes--which is where it counts.
Blade runner
For a quarter century, the University of Minnesota Supercomputing Institute has been a vital resource for research across a range of disciplines. A new high-performance computing system will expand its capacity significantly.
2009 H1N1 Flu
The U is committed to the health and safety of its students, faculty, and staff. On its H1N1 flu information page, you can monitor events as they develop and find timely information.
