Research
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March 7, 2017
U-M leads major new regenerative medicine center funded by NIH
A new interdisciplinary health sciences resource center led by the School of Dentistry has received an $11.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health to advance regenerative medicine.
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March 3, 2017
People living in a crowded place prefer slower pace
The crowds, competition for fewer resources and high cost of living can cause some people to think twice about residing in densely populated areas.
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February 22, 2017
Study suggests need for new approach to unintended pregnancy
Contrary to prevailing thought, first-time mothers who receive more educational advantages at an early age are more likely to have their first birth result from an unintended pregnancy, a new U-M study found.
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February 14, 2017
High-intensity drinking rates highest among college students
A recent Institute for Social Research study has found that high-intensity drinking — 10 or more drinks on a single occasion — is reported mostly among college students.
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February 10, 2017
Hack my car? Most believe it can happen
Most Americans have some concerns that self-driving cars can be hacked to cause crashes, disable the vehicle in some way or even be used as weapons by terrorists, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.
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February 9, 2017
Most people use their cell phones to pass time waiting, study shows
When queued up for an event, to buy a latte or waiting for a bus, a majority people turn to their phones to pass the time, a U-M researcher determined in a new study.
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February 7, 2017
Electricity costs likely to surge in new ways in a warming world
Climate change is likely to increase U.S. electricity costs over the next century by billions of dollars more than economists previously forecast, according to a new study involving a U-M researcher.
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February 7, 2017
How work, health and insurance may change post-ACA
The link between health insurance and the labor market means proposals to dismantle some provisions of the Affordable Care Act have important consequences for the labor market, a U-M researcher says.
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February 2, 2017
Retirement investment fund conflicts cost Americans, researchers say
A new federal rule that subjects brokers and investment advisers to a higher fiduciary standard fails to address conflicts of interest and a lack of transparency, U-M researchers say.
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January 30, 2017
Engaging youth is key to understanding terrorism, researchers say
Engaging with youth involved in or susceptible to violent extremism is key in helping the U.S. government understand — and combat— terrorist groups, U-M researchers say.
