Research News
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Where there’s smoke
U-M researchers are setting Northern Michigan ablaze. But fear not. They’ve been doing it for a century. And they have good reason.
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Fighting cancer . . . with cancer
Three-dimensional, lab-grown cells may one day help doctors zero in on individualized treatments for ovarian cancer.
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Thruster for Mars mission breaks records
U-M engineers develop advanced space engine to propel humans to Mars; it’s breaking records for operating current, power, and thrust.
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Concussion: How the NFL came to shape the issue that plagued it
The NFL has repositioned itself as a leader in concussion prevention and research.
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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.