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November 12, 2012
Saber-toothed cats and bear dogs: How they made cohabitation work
The fossilized fangs of saber-toothed cats hold clues to how the extinct mammals shared space and food with other large predators nine million years ago. Led by U-M and the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales in Madrid, a team of paleontologists has analyzed the tooth enamel of two species of saber-toothed cats and a bear… -
November 12, 2012
Stealth virus: Escaping detection by the body’s immune system
Researchers in the Life Sciences Institute at U-M have discovered how a particular type of virus hides and protects its genetic information from the immune system, a design that allows it to replicate inside cells of an infected person or animal. The discovery, detailed Nov. 5 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,… -
November 12, 2012
Architecture professor designs for specialized care in hospital setting
Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography. Behind every structure, too and space is an architect who designed it, based on the needs of the user. This is the work of U. Sean Vance. Vance has been an assistant professor of architecture at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning since Fall 2010, after teaching… -
November 12, 2012
Latinos meet more ‘heart-healthy’ standards than other Americans
Latinos are more likely than other Americans to have ideal blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, engage in more physical activity and refrain from smoking. But like most other Americans, they have challenges with maintaining a heart-healthy diet and weight. Those are the main findings of a study conducted by Hector M. González, an adjunct… -
November 12, 2012
Old school: U-M in History
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November 12, 2012
Applicants sought for 2013 Michigan Road Scholars Tour
U-M instructional, research, and clinical track faculty are invited to apply to be part of the 2013 Michigan Road Scholars Tour, scheduled for May 6-10. The annual educational tour will expose participants to the state’s economy, government and politics, culture, educational systems, health and social issues, history, and geography. It is designed to increase mutual… -
November 12, 2012
U-M’s Third Century Initiative: A call to action
The Third Century Initiative continues to pick up momentum to propel U-M as the world’s leading public university for the next 100 years, with several innovative programs under way and a call this week for proposals.
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November 12, 2012
Don’t miss: Twitter CEO returns to Michigan
Dick Costolo, U-M alumnus and CEO of the giant social networking and microblog service Twitter, is the featured speaker for Policy Talks @ the Ford School at 1 p.m. Friday in Rackham Auditorium. Costolo Costolo, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985, will discuss how he went from the trenches of computer science… -
November 12, 2012
27th MLK Symposium honors ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
U-M’s 27th annual MLK Symposium, one of the top national observances of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will include Southern Poverty Law Center co-founder and chief trial counsel Morris Dees, King speechwriter Clarence B. Jones, and activist Angela Davis, known internationally for her work to combat oppression.
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November 12, 2012
Photo: Dave Holland Big Band at Michigan Theatre
Wolverhampton, England native Dave Holland got his big break from Miles Davis, with whom he played during the “Bitches Brew” period. Holland formed his first working quintet in 1983. The Dave Holland Big Band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Michigan Theater. The concert is presented by the University Musical Society. Photo by Mark…
