Research
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September 22, 2014
Natural born killers: Chimpanzee violence is an evolutionary strategy
Man’s nearest relatives kill each other in order to eliminate rivals and gain better access to territory, mates, food or other resources — not because human activities have made them more aggressive.
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September 22, 2014
Almost half of older adults have care needs
Nearly half of older adults — 18 million people — have difficulty or get help with daily activities, according to a new study.
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September 22, 2014
Parenting programs in jail could be positive for mothers, children
Mothers in jail would benefit from participation in parenting programs, which could help their children avoid negative outcomes down the road, say researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health Prevention Research Center.
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September 22, 2014
Pennsylvanians less likely than New Yorkers to view fracking negatively
The word “fracking” evokes negative reactions from two out of three New Yorkers, but from fewer than half of Pennsylvania residents, according to a University of Michigan poll.
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September 18, 2014
American National Election Studies receives $10M in federal funds
Researchers at U-M and Stanford University have been awarded $10.23 million to conduct a series of surveys on political participation and vote choice in the 2016 presidential election.
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September 15, 2014
Stock market participation has dropped most among small investors
The share of U.S. families who own stocks has dropped from about 30 percent in 2001 to less than 18 percent in 2011, according to a new University of Michigan analysis that adds detail to a recently released Federal Reserve Board report on consumer finances.
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September 15, 2014
Happy wife, happy life: New study finds some truth for older couples
A husband who’s unhappy with his marriage is still likely to be happy with his life — if his wife gives their marriage high marks, a new study shows.
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September 11, 2014
University laboratories asked to review biosafety procedures
U-M is asking all laboratories on campus where biological research is performed to evaluate their safety practices and procedures as part of National Biosafety Stewardship Month.
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August 29, 2014
Sunlight controls fate of carbon released from thawing permafrost
In a study published in Science, University of Michigan researchers show for the first time that sunlight, not microbial activity, dominates the production of carbon dioxide in Arctic inland waters.
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August 29, 2014
Many patients don’t understand electronic lab results
While it’s becoming commonplace for patients to see the results of lab work electronically, a new University of Michigan study suggests that many people may not be able to understand what those numbers mean.
