Innovation
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U-M, Harvard join forces
New partnerships maximize expertise to spur economic mobility in Detroit and mitigate the nation’s opioid crisis.
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‘Fake news’ detector outperforms humans
Algorithm identifies telltale linguistic cues and could serve as an effective weapon against misinformation.
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The threat that never sleeps
Can science stop superbugs? Traditional antibiotics are losing the battle with bacteria and U-M engineers are stepping into the breach.
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U-M startup launches 3D app that puts pain on the map
Precision health tool allows patients to “paint” their pain on anatomically accurate 3D models using a phone or tablet.
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All good in the agrihood
Hope for a thriving Detroit springs eternal (along with fresh produce) at the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative.
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Brewery sustains people, planet, profit
Western Michigan’s Brewery Vivant serves up craft beer with an environmental chaser.
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3 babies, 2 helmets, 1 victory
Helmet therapy developed at U-M corrects plagiocephaly, a flattening of the head, which afflicted two of three triplets born at Mott.
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U-M offers road-saving formula: free
Ultra-high-performance concrete promises more durable roads and bridges, not to mention budgets.
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Self-awareness class inspires new app
U-M grads’ new intention-tracking app will mesh with Amazon’s Alexa to nudge people toward goals, desires. Its tentative name? Iris.