The Summer of ’65

An Itasca love story — part 1 and 2.

Mind and matter

Jocelyn Ricard investigates the impact of inequity on the brain and points out systemic issues.

Peer mentors to life partners

Nature of Life brought Emily Ellingson and Nate Fremling together.

Nature of Life turns 20

For two decades, students have found community and forged their science identity through a one-of-a-kind program.

On a fast track to faculty

Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows bring diverse perspectives and experiences to campus with the potential to advance their careers.

A new tool to study cell movement promises to advance cancer research

A team of U of M researchers' research has led to a new laboratory test to measure cell mechanotypes quickly and easily.

Darwin’s imperiled finches

A CBS alum researches an invasive parasite afflicting rare and threatened birds in the Galápagos.

Dean's note - May 2023

A monthly message from the dean

The Trumpet biocomputing platform heralds a new path for medicine

A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has developed a platform for a third method of biocomputing: Trumpet, or Transcriptional RNA Universal Multi-Purpose GatE PlaTform.

A natural observer

Jennifer Powers uses art as an avenue to observe nature closely and capture details about the plants and animals she encounters in the field.