Research

  1. May 1, 2018

    Findings in mice show pill for breast cancer diagnosis may outperform mammograms

    Researchers at U-M are developing a new method for diagnosing breast cancer that could do a better job distinguishing between benign and aggressive tumors.

  2. May 1, 2018

    Six research projects explore optimal performance and health

    Research teams from across campus will share $800,000 in awards to explore projects ranging from elderly mobility and athlete hydration to wearable sensors and concussion diagnosis.

  3. May 1, 2018

    Study shows workplace flexibility bias not just a mother’s problem

    Work-life balance is not an issue exclusive to women, particularly mothers — even men and those without children can suffer when they feel their workplace culture is not family friendly, according to a new study.

  4. April 16, 2018

    People claiming superior beliefs exaggerate knowledge, study shows

    Know-it-all friends, relatives or co-workers who believe their knowledge and beliefs are superior to others are prone to overestimating what they actually know, according to a U-M study .

  5. April 13, 2018

    Need help avoiding foreclosure in Detroit?

    Detroit homeowners in danger of losing their homes to property tax foreclosure are not tapping into a fund that could save them.

  6. April 13, 2018

    ‘Everything-repellent’ coating could kidproof phones, homes

    In an advance that could grime-proof phone screens, countertops, camera lenses and countless other everyday items, a materials science researcher at the University of Michigan has demonstrated a smooth, durable, clear coating that swiftly sheds water, oils, alcohols and, yes, peanut butter.

  7. April 13, 2018

    Scientists discover a role for ‘junk’ DNA

    Researchers at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have determined how satellite DNA, considered to be “junk DNA,” plays a crucial role in holding the genome together.

  8. April 12, 2018

    Study: Vaping’s potential public health benefits exceed risks

    The benefits of vaping to quit smoking far outweigh the health risks of youths moving from electronic to traditional cigarettes, a new U-M study says.

  9. April 11, 2018

    Access to energy-efficient lighting varies with poverty levels

    Energy-efficient lightbulbs are more expensive and less available in high-poverty urban areas than in more affluent locations, according to a new U-M study.

  10. April 10, 2018

    Study suggests people should get moving to get happier

    U-M researchers have explored whether exercise increases positive mental health in the same way it reduces negative mental health.