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VIDEO: This video shows a University of Minnesota lab-created tri-tube heart valve being tested under heart condition for function in ViVitro pulse duplicator system. view more
Credit: Syedain, et al., Tranquillo Lab, University of Minnesota; Science Translational Medicine: https://z.umn.edu/pediatricheartvalves
A groundbreaking new study led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers from both the College of Science and Engineering and the Medical School shows for the first time that lab-created heart valves implanted in young lambs for a year were capable of growth within the recipient. The valves also showed reduced calcification and improved blood flow function compared to animal-derived valves currently used when tested in the same growing lamb model.
APPLETON - Voters will decide six contested races for the Appleton Common Council in the April 6 election.
The winners, plus two council members running uncontested, will join seven others in the middle of their terms to set city policy and determine the parameters of major projects like the renovation or reconstruction of the public library.
As part of The Post-Crescent’s election coverage, the 12 candidates in the six races were asked to complete a questionnaire to explain why they re running for office, what makes them the better candidate and how they would address the most important issues facing the city.
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The Two Pups Received the Funds for Life-Saving Heart Surgery Thanks to Generous Donors in the Northland
March 10, 2021
DULUTH, Minn. – Animal Allies Humane Society in Duluth is celebrating quite the success story months in the making.
It was back in January when the shelter made the call for the community to help them save two precious pups.
Now both have brighter days ahead thanks to a lot of love and compassion.
“She will jump to get your attention,” said Nicole Facciotto, Humane Education Manager at Animal Allies.
Precious the American Staffordshire Mix has a few reasons to be jumping for joy.
Both processed and unprocessed organic materials, as well as water, have been found on an asteroid at the same time as a particularly carbon-rich comet. Be
50 Best Value Public Colleges in America
By Leah Pace, Stacker News
On 3/6/21 at 7:00 AM EST
There are many differences between public and private colleges: Public universities often have larger class sizes and more degree options while private universities are known for better access to professors and greater geographical diversity among students because in-state tuition isn t a consideration. But the biggest difference for many? Cost.
Stacker looked at Niche s 2021 list of the best value colleges in America. This ranking includes only public, four-year colleges and weighs the cost of tuition with each school s acceptance rate, quality of professors, diversity, and the median earnings for alumni six years after graduation.