University of Minnesota

Halting hair pulling

U of M Medical School researchers have discovered that a common anti-oxidant, widely available as a health food supplement, may help stop the urges of those with trichotillomania, a disorder characterized by compulsive hair pulling.

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Bob Rosen plays the main character in My Father's Bookshelf.

A new lens on Alzheimer's

My Father's Bookshelf examines the life of a man suffering from Alzheimer's and the collective response to the disease from his family and society. The production was aided by expertise from the University of Minnesota.

Imagine this

In his painting "Grand Isle," Michael Eble depicts the loss of wetlands in coastal Louisiana. Here is a look at Eble and three other faculty who were among the first to win $3,000 Imagine Fund awards from the University.

Wait and seed

We humans have a strong urge to reproduce, but if the environment steers us into putting off having children, we may be rewarded with both longer life and a bigger genetic footprint in future generations.

Danger zones

University of Minnesota researchers have launched a new national service using their research to pinpoint driving "hot spots" across the U.S. Drivers can now easily find the most dangerous and safest roads in their neighborhood.

Public good 101

Each spring, the U recognizes the importance of teaching by honoring faculty members who make the crucial connections that help students reach their potential. Sally Kenney, director of the Humphrey Institute's Center on Women and Public Policy, is one of them.