Research News
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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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‘It’s about how we survive’
50-year study reveals multigenerational trends and truths about poverty, families, and American culture.
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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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A sign of strength, not weakness
For many student-athletes, sports can be exciting — and agonizing. Read a Q&A about U-M’s efforts to support our young athletes.
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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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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.
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Does exercise affect the brain's aging process?
Most people know regular exercise can keep a body looking and feeling young. But what does it do for your noggin?
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Can math help explain our bodies?
The legacy of mathematician Alan Turing inspires researchers to create computer models to explore ‘the beauty of us.’