Innovation
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'Increased-risk’ donor organs a tough sell
The opioid epidemic has created a surge in donor organs. But despite their safety record, organs that could save lives often go unused.
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Bionic heart tissue?
U-M partners on an ambitious $20-million project to grow new heart tissue for cardiac patients. Plus: Breakthroughs in leukemia and infertility treatments.
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Choosing untested treatments
A federal “right-to-try” law for medical treatments could soon become reality. And U-M is poised to expand access to new options.
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(Fish) farm to table
Biomedical engineer/alum creates the ‘Oasis,’ a portable mini-ecosystem ideal for people facing food insecurity.
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Straw bale house
How 22 undergrads and one fearless leader used 200 bales of straw to build U-M’s first off-the-grid structure.
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Cells that stand in the way of curing HIV
Discovery expands researchers’ understanding of bone marrow’s role in HIV; has potential to rid patients of the infection for life.
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Rehab: Gaming the system
Gaming technology enjoyed by millions in leisure time is finding a new audience: rehabilitation patients.
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Lake-bottom robot tracks toxicity
A new research tool to safeguard drinking water is keeping a watchful eye on Lake Erie.
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Highway star
Researchers use new technologies at Mcity to test the boundaries and expand the capacities of smart, connected, and driverless vehicles.