Research

  1. April 9, 2015

    U-M to help build next-generation dark energy probe

    University scientists and students will build components of a giant camera that will map 30 million galaxies’ worth of the universe in three dimensions.

  2. April 8, 2015

    Incentives for primary care doctors linked to better quality, lower cost

    A fee-for-value physician-reimbursement model can reduce spending and improve quality in primary care, according to a study led by U-M.

  3. April 7, 2015

    Views on climate change vary based on science, political news platforms

    A study by U-M and Ohio State University examines how attention to science and political news may influence views on climate change policies.

  4. April 3, 2015

    Faulty modeling studies led to overstated predictions of Ebola

    Frequently used approaches to understanding and forecasting emerging epidemics — including the West African Ebola outbreak — can lead to big errors, U-M research shows.

  5. April 2, 2015

    Detroiters buck odds of dying of heart disease by walking

    A just-released U-M study shows that Detroit participants in a program to promote walking improved their heart health, many of them substantially.

  6. April 1, 2015

    Facebook app encourages individuals to get in touch with their DNA

    Researchers at the School of Public Health have launched a Facebook app called Genes for Good that gives participants the chance to learn more about their health, behavior and ancestors.

  7. March 27, 2015

    Moms talking math to preschoolers equals knowledgeable kids

    Preschool children improve their math skills when their mothers talk to them about math during meal times.

  8. March 27, 2015

    Scientists coax stem cells to form 3-D mini lungs

    Scientists have coaxed stem cells to grow the first three-dimensional mini lungs.

  9. March 27, 2015

    Majority of new pediatricians satisfied with first jobs

    Despite reports indicating job dissatisfaction among some physicians, at least one group of doctors seems to be starting their careers on the right note — pediatricians.

  10. March 27, 2015

    Serious risks from common IV devices mean doctors should choose carefully

    Every day, patients around the country get IV devices placed in their arms, to make it easier to receive medicines or have blood drawn over the course of days or weeks. But these PICC lines, as they’re called, also raise the risk of potentially dangerous blood clots.