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March 29, 2016
Cutting phosphorus runoff into Lake Erie enough to prevent harmful algae outbreaks would require sweeping changes on the region’s farms that may include converting thousands of acres of cropland into grassland, says Don Scavia, director of the Graham Sustainability Institute.
The Detroit News -
March 28, 2016
“Thoughtful construction of messages on Twitter has helped (Indian Prime Minister Narendra) Modi build a powerful online brand, allowing him to overcome a problematic past and emerge as a techno-savvy global leader who speaks directly to his electorate,” said Joyojeet Pal, assistant professor of information.
CNBC Moneycontrol -
March 28, 2016
Greg Thurber, assistant professor of chemical and biomedical engineering, and colleagues have developed a pill containing an imaging agent that selectively binds to cancer cells or blood vessels that are unique to tumors.
Times of India -
March 28, 2016
“Investors are tired of hearing excuses. Every three months or so investors are told to wait a little longer because there are some positive signs. But nothing happens and the company seems to get worse,” said Erik Gordon, clinical assistant professor of business, addressing Yahoo’s management and financial problems.
Los Angeles Times -
March 27, 2016
“Websites reviewing doctors are readily available, but concerns about how trustworthy they are may be preventing parents from using them broadly,” said Dr. David Hanauer, associate professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases, and clinical associate professor of information.
U.S. News & World Report -
March 27, 2016
Ivette Perfecto, professor of natural resources and environment, was interviewed about coffee rust, a deadly fungus plaguing coffee plants in Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America.
MSN Money -
March 27, 2016
Research by Kevin Boehnke, a doctoral student in environmental health sciences, and Dr. Daniel Clauw, professor of anesthesiology, found that cannabis use is associated with a nearly two-thirds reduction in opioid use for chronic pain patients.
Michigan Radio -
March 24, 2016
Richard Primus, professor of law, addressed the legal ramifications of remarks made by GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz that law enforcement should patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods before they become radicalized.
The Washington Post -
March 24, 2016
Daniel Inman, professor of aerospace engineering, is leading an international team of researchers in an effort to transplant the shape-shifting nature of birds’ wings to modern fixed-wing aircraft — which could make for vehicles that are lighter, faster and more maneuverable.
Gizmag -
March 24, 2016
A story about U-M’s Center for RNA Biomedicine featured comments by Jack Hu, vice president for research, and professor of mechanical engineering and industrial and operations engineering; Dr. Eva Feldman, professor of neurology; Mats Ljungman, professor of radiation oncology and environmental health sciences; and Nils Walter, professor of chemistry and biophysics.
The Detroit News
