Research
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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.
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August 13, 2014
U-M forest preserve plot now part of Smithsonian global network
A research plot at U-M’s Edwin S. George Reserve has been added to a Smithsonian Institution network used to study forest function and diversity.
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August 11, 2014
Less family support increases risk of alcohol, drug use for urban teens
Urban teens whose parents provide high levels of emotional support are more likely to avoid binge drinking and marijuana use, according to a new University of Michigan study.
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August 4, 2014
Despite expected benefits, concerns remain over self-driving vehicles
While more than half of Americans have favorable opinions about self-driving vehicles, most believe that humans are still better drivers than automated technology, U-M researchers say.
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July 28, 2014
Research team discovers source of the sky’s X-ray glow
In findings that help astrophysicists understand our corner of the galaxy, an international research team has shown that the soft X-ray glow blanketing the sky comes from both inside and outside the solar system.
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July 24, 2014
Watch your step: Older African Americans fall less often
A University of Michigan study examining how race and ethnicity predicts the frequency of falls by older people shows that African Americans are less likely to fall than others.
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July 24, 2014
Researchers move toward ultimate light efficiency on the cheap
Researchers at the University of Michigan have taken a major stride toward perfectly efficient lighting that is also relatively inexpensive and simple to make. The same material can also reveal the presence of water by changing color.
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July 24, 2014
Parents want info about circumcision, not directives
Most parents expect healthcare providers to answer their questions about circumcision, but they don’t want a specific recommendation on the procedure, according to a new University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
