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May 21, 2012
U-M receives funds to help develop the future of nuclear energy
A $1.3 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy will help U-M examine one of the major challenges facing nuclear reactors today, and help train the next generation of nuclear engineers.
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May 21, 2012
Don’t miss: Neurological disorders focus of symposium
The Life Science Institute’s annual symposium Thursday features cutting-edge research on both the development of the nervous system and on neurodegenerative disease. The event also features speakers from a variety of disciplines trying to shed light on what goes wrong in the body when cognitive ability declines. Susan Lindquist will deliver the keynote Mary Sue… -
May 21, 2012
Trash beats take-back for medicine disposal, study suggests
Returning extra medicine to the pharmacy for disposal might not be worth the extra time, money or greenhouse gas emissions, according to a U-M study that is the first to look at the net effects of so called take-back programs.
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May 21, 2012
U-M researchers identify potential target for anthrax drug
Researchers at U-M have identified new targets for drugs that could potentially treat anthrax, the deadly infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. The team, led by David Sherman, a faculty member at the Life Sciences Institute and a professor in the departments of medicinal chemistry, chemistry, and microbiology and immunology, found a new way to block… -
May 21, 2012
Debra Kowich appointed interim general counsel
Debra A. Kowich, the associate general counsel who leads the public higher education practice group, has been named interim general counsel for the university, effective June 1. Her appointment was approved by the Board of Regents May 17. Kowich serves as the legal expert on questions regarding Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act and the state’s… -
May 21, 2012
Many U.S. families are underwater with debts
As the country emerges from the Great Recession, a substantial number of U.S. families are underwater — and not just with their mortgages. According to a new U-M report, about one out of every five U.S. households owe more on credit cards, medical bills, student loans and other noncollateralized debts than they have in savings… -
May 21, 2012
Religion a potent force for cooperation, conflict, research shows
Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in Science. “Moralizing gods, emerging over the last few millennia, have enabled large-scale cooperation and sociopolitical conquest even without war,” says U-M anthropologist Scott Atran, lead author of the article with Jeremy Ginges of… -
May 21, 2012
Accolades
Awards G. Lita Smith, a nurse practitioner in the Breast Care Center and nurse practitioner supervisor at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, recently was selected to receive the 2012 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award for cancer caregiving. The award recognizes individuals who have made a difference through innovation, leadership and consistent… -
May 21, 2012
‘Fertilizing’ bone marrow helps answer why some cancers spread to bones
Researchers found that administering a common chemotherapy drug before bone tumors took root actually fertilized the bone marrow, enabling cancer cells, once introduced, to seed and grow more easily. The findings provide valuable insight as to why some cancers metastasize to bone, and eventually could result in new metastasis-prevention drugs, says Laurie McCauley, professor in… -
May 21, 2012
Record encourages participation in readership survey
As part of a major initiative to review and improve The University Record, we are inviting readers to share thoughts and opinions through a confidential survey. We want to know what you think about the Record, the Record Update and associated online publications. The survey, which is administered by Maguire Associates, will remain open through June 17.
