UM Biologists Find Potential Drug That Speeds Cellular Recycling
A University of Michigan cell biologist and his colleagues have identified a potential drug that speeds up trash removal from the cell's recycling center, the lysosome.
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A University of Michigan cell biologist and his colleagues have identified a potential drug that speeds up trash removal from the cell's recycling center, the lysosome.
What does a solar storm sound like? Take a listen in this video at http://youtu.be/S-saaAyaW0c. It's a "sonification" of measurements from two spacecraft during the most recent stormThe eerie sounds came from Robert Alexander, a UM design science doctoral student
Dow Chemical Co. and the University of Michigan will bring together 300 students from all areas of study to help solve some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges in a new and unprecedented fellowship program announced Monday.
CNN medical correspondent and University of Michigan graduate Sanjay Gupta is scheduled to deliver the spring commencement speech at the school.
Given Michigan's distinct four seasons and the need to play indoors during inclement weather, the following tennis clubs set themselves apart as being among the best the area has to offer.
University of Michigan researchers will use computer modeling and patient surveys to study health and economic outcomes for screening of Krabbe disease, Pompe disease and phenylketonuria.
When faced with job loss, people who consider themselves poor may limit employment prospects by believing they have a smaller social network than they actually do, says a University of Michigan business professor.
Flipping through Time or Life as you wait your turn is at thing of the past at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center.
A fast-growing Detroit startup aims to remove one of the Internet's most irritating moments: the Captcha.
For the second straight month, fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is at its highest level, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
A handful of University of Michigan students spent their Spring Break not on some sunny beach, but in the heart of Mexicantown -- where they discovered a secret room.
Whether it's donning a favorite sports team jersey or a new pair of running shoes, these Detroit area stores carry the best athletic wear for whatever activity you have in mind.
Neuroimaging for stroke patients may be unnecessarily costly and redundant, contributing to rising costs nationwide for stroke care, according to University of Michigan research.
A new power scheme for cardiac pacemakers turns to an unlikely source: vibrations from heartbeats themselves.
The University of Michigan Health System says a physician has been removed from duty after the family of a 19-year-old man reported he was hit by the doctor while getting treatment for a gunshot wound.
University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning faculty and students, along with the U.S. Green Building Council, reviewed areas of climate change uncertainty, forecasted findings on anticipated climate change in the United States by region, and made recommendations based on the forecasts in a report released Thursday.
It's not a sport normally discussed at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, but their ballroom dancing team holds the top title in the country.
The percentage of Americans who believe in global warming has reached the highest level since the fall of 2009, rebounding from a period of significant decline, a new survey reports. A key factor influencing Americans' views about global warming is their personal observations about the weather and temperature changes,
Fifty million years ago, India slammed into Eurasia, a collision that gave rise to the tallest landforms on the planet, the Himalaya Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau. Now, a University of Michigan researcher has an idea when the upheaval will end.
Computational sprinting is a groundbreaking new approach to smartphone power and cooling that could give users dramatic, brief bursts of computing capability to improve current applications and make new ones possible. Its developers at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan are pushing mobile chips beyond their sustainable operating limits, much like a sprinter who runs fast for a short distance.
University of Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon will lead a discussion on "Leadership Styles Across Sectors" on Tuesday, March 6, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield.
The fastest wind ever discovered blowing off a disk around a stellar-mass black hole has been observed by a team of astronomers that includes a University of Michigan doctoral student.
Confidence remained strong in February due to a record number of consumers who were aware of ongoing increases in jobs, according to University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin, director of the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
One in five households with children in poverty are surviving on the cash equivalent of a half gallon of milk per person per day in a given month.
The University of Michigan Health System has established a new phone number that connects patients and their families and friends to University of Michigan memory loss and dementia services.
The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission has filed a complaint against a Jackson County judge, accusing him of abusing alcohol while on duty, sexually harassing women and interfering in cases.
Rookie Troy Johnston homered twice, including a game-winning two-run drive in the 11th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4.
Linda Hill and Kardi Jackson of Hazel Park, Michigan, were laid to rest on Saturday. The mother and son were killed in their home on Labor Day.
Aidan Chiles completed 22 of 29 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown and also ran 76 yards Saturday to lead Michigan State to a 41-24 victory over Youngstown State.
A 38-year-old man has been accused of using a dating app to meet with a Livonia, Michigan, boy so he could have inappropriate contact with him, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said on Friday.
Four people were arrested, including one suspect who was injured, after a vehicle chase and shooting involving police on Friday evening in Warren, Michigan.
The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission has filed a complaint against a Jackson County judge, accusing him of abusing alcohol while on duty, sexually harassing women and interfering in cases.
A 49-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Warren, Michigan, on Friday night, according to police.
Michigan's Corewell Health confirmed that it will no longer provide gender-affirming care to minors, such as prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy.
The upcoming home opener for the Detroit Lions against the Chicago Bears is considered a hot ticket.
General Motors has temporarily closed its Cole Engineering Center in Warren, Michigan, after two positive tests for Legionnaires' disease.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $47, around $10 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
General Motors will temporarily lay off 360 employees at its Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
There are new murals to check out across the city of Detroit from local and nationally renowned artists.
Several Michigan locations are among the official retail locations for an exclusive edition of Taylor Swift's next album.
A pygmy hippopotamus was born at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, the facility said in a social media post.
Going to see a movie at the US 23 Drive-in Theater in Flint, Michigan, is a little like stepping back in time.
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
Rookie Troy Johnston homered twice, including a game-winning two-run drive in the 11th inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4.
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
The former CEO of a Farmington Hills, Michigan, health care business has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a complaint alleging the business defrauded Medicare and Medicaid, the U.S Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said Friday.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Michigan's Corewell Health confirmed that it will no longer provide gender-affirming care to minors, such as prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy.
General Motors has temporarily closed its Cole Engineering Center in Warren, Michigan, after two positive tests for Legionnaires' disease.
Barry Sanders is urging people to talk with their physicians about their cardiovascular health.
Aidan Chiles completed 22 of 29 passes for 270 yards and a touchdown and also ran 76 yards Saturday to lead Michigan State to a 41-24 victory over Youngstown State.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had an exam that showed no structural damage after he felt some tightness on his left side on Friday.
Bryce Underwood passed for 235 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 114 yards and two more scores, leading No. 23 Michigan to a 63-3 victory over Central Michigan.
The upcoming home opener for the Detroit Lions against the Chicago Bears is considered a hot ticket.
Sandy Alcantara pitched seven innings of two-run ball to outlast Detroit ace Tarik Skubal, who exited early, in the Miami Marlins' 8-2 win over the Tigers.
Detroit's become one of the hottest destinations in the country for big-time conventions. What's driving the interest?
It's a look at growing two-way ties between Michigan and Japan on this Sunday's Michigan Matters.
Enbridge's Line 5 carries millions of gallons of oil under the Straits of Mackinac every week as talk continues about the aging pipeline and a tunnel replacement.
It's a look at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its impact over 130 years in the Motor City.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Michigan and Michigan State were both victorious in their gridiron battles on Saturday. Michigan easily beat Central Michigan 63-3, while Michigan State stayed perfect on the season (3-0) after defeating Youngstown State 41-24.
The InVision Art and Culture Festival took place at Beacon Park in Detroit on Saturday afternoon. Organizers say the city has amazing artists and culture, which is why it's important to highlight it.
Partial proceeds from a new license plate being offered in Michigan will go toward finding a cure for sickle cell disease.
Linda Hill and Kardi Jackson were laid to rest on Saturday. The mother and son were killed in their Hazel Park home on Labor Day. Veronica Ortega spoke to family members after a service for the two.
A woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Warren on Friday night, police said. It happened near the intersection of Van Dyke and Hartsig avenues.