Research
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March 11, 2016
Gender gap at work reflects political views of boss
Why are some male managers surrounded by a diverse group of subordinates while others only hire other men?
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March 11, 2016
Lead exposure alters gut microbiota, increases chance for obesity
Exposure to lead during early development can alter the gut microbiota, increasing the chances for obesity in adulthood, researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health have found.
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March 8, 2016
Students analyze their own biological samples to study microbes’ effect
A “me-search” lab for U-M biology undergraduates gives students a close look at what might be the most compelling study subject of all: themselves.
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March 7, 2016
Students hail research experience on ‘real’ legal issue
Students who worked on a research project at three different times over five years all had similar reactions: tackling a “real life” legal issue was an experience that continues to impact their lives today.
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March 7, 2016
Michigan courts better informed about reproductive health law, survey shows
Michigan’s 83 counties showed significant improvement in 2015 with regard to information they provide minors about an abortion rights law, when compared with University of Michigan-led research from five years ago.
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March 4, 2016
Fuel-efficient cars: Best way to fight climate change
While Americans can do a lot of little things in their daily lives to help reduce carbon emissions, driving a vehicle that gets better gas mileage is by far the best way for an individual to combat climate change, say University of Michigan researchers.
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February 23, 2016
Officials in large Michigan cities worried about potential unrest
While local leaders say police forces across Michigan have good overall relations with their communities, those in larger cities worry about the possibility of civil unrest, a U-M survey shows.
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February 17, 2016
New anti-biofilm compounds may aid fight against hospital infections
U-M researchers have discovered a new class of anti-biofilm compounds that show promise against a drug-resistant bacterium commonly associated with hospital-acquired infections.
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February 15, 2016
U-M awarded $3M to take health intervention program to Chicago
A proven U-M program to strengthen the father-son bond, with a goal to reduce risky youth behaviors, will now be conducted in Chicago with the help of a $3 million federal grant.
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February 11, 2016
University researchers contribute to gravitational wave discovery
U-M researchers have been involved in the scientific collaboration that made a groundbreaking discovery of ripples in the fabric of spacetime called gravitational waves.
