The Breakey Boys: A dynasty of doctors
Over 166 years, five successive generations of Michigan-minted doctors have left their collective mark on medicine — and the Breakey family. The birth of the Breakey dynasty of doctors coincides closely with the birth of the University of Michigan Medical School, which opened 175 years ago. That’s James Fleming Breakey, MD 1894, on the far right.
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Using AI to decode dog vocalizations
U-M researchers are exploring the possibilities of AI, developing tools that can identify whether a dog’s bark conveys playfulness or aggression. The same models can also glean other information from animal vocalizations, such as the animal’s age, breed, and sex.
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U-M part of consortium to design, construct powerful new instrument to unlock universe’s secrets
U-M’s Dept. of Astronomy is collaborating on ANDES, a powerful instrument designed to reveal the nature of atmospheres of planets around nearby stars, rare elements forged in the interiors of stars, the formation of galaxies, and even the evolution of the universe itself.
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U-M-led school for oceanographers in Africa receives funding from Schmidt Sciences
The Coastal Ocean Environment Summer School in Nigeria and Ghana was founded by Brian Arbic, a physical oceanographer and U-M professor in earth and environmental sciences. Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt are founders of Schmidt Sciences.
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U-M lands $6.5M center to study links between Great Lakes algal blooms, human health
Researchers at U-M have been awarded a five-year federal grant to study links between climate change, harmful algal blooms, and human health. Increased precipitation, more powerful storms, and warming Great Lakes waters encourage the proliferation of algal blooms composed of cyanobacteria.
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Nanoscale engineering brings light-twisting materials to more extreme settings
Imaging the hot turbulence of aircraft propulsion systems may now be possible with sturdy sheets of composite materials that twist light beams, according to new research led by U-M and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Five new courses boost ‘Saturdays in the D’ experience for Detroit students
This partnership between U-M and the city of Detroit provides free access to high-quality learning experiences for Detroit middle school and high school students, as well as professional development opportunities for adult residents. Programming focuses on science, technology, engineering, and the arts.
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President's Message
Vision, momentum, and the arts in 2025
Let's give a warm welcome to honorary Wolverine Rhiannon Giddens, artist-in-residence at the U-M Arts Initiative. -
Editor's Blog
What’s in a name?
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Climate Blue
Do we require catastrophe?
We need to do more than "protect and persist," warns Ricky Rood, as climate disasters wreak havoc on our lives. -
Health Yourself
Do you believe in magic? How about weight-loss meds?
Vic Katch takes a look at some 'miracle' weight-loss drugs to help understand how they work in the body.
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‘An example worthy of imitation’
When they passed through the grand columns at the entrance of their just-completed building in October of 1850, the 95 students and five faculty of the University of Michigan Medical School couldn’t possibly imagine what they were starting. They also couldn’t predict the discoveries and innovations that those who followed them would make in U-M medical laboratories, classrooms, and hospitals over the next 175 years. Enjoy this historical overview and watch this video celebrating Michigan Medicine’s incredible legacy. And if you’re feeling sentimental, please share your memories of Michigan Medicine.