A newly identified sensory pathway links fine hairs to itch sensations, revealing an unexpected biological…
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The University of Michigan is a leading public research institution known for its rigorous academic programs and wide-ranging contributions to science and technology. With campuses in Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint, the university supports a vibrant community of scholars and scientists working across disciplines—from engineering and medicine to environmental science and astrophysics. Its research centers and institutes are frequently at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries, including developments in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, public health, and climate science.
A comet from beyond our solar system is giving astronomers a rare look at how…
New research reveals that when fat tissue fails, the consequences ripple across the body. Many…
The tools meant to detect microplastics—lab gloves—might be quietly skewing the results. A new University…
This AI can read a brain MRI in seconds, spot emergencies instantly, and may redefine…
A tiny worm revealed how simple sensory signals can quietly switch longevity on or off.…
Eating less may rewire aging muscles in surprisingly different ways for males and females. A…
A new study suggests that how neurons process energy may determine whether they resist damage…
During Open Enrollment, which ends December 7, use these tips from researchers and experts to…
New research challenges the long-standing idea that most fixed genetic mutations are neutral. For many…
In a first-in-human phase 1/2a clinical trial, researchers used adult stem cells to help restore…
Researchers are uncovering the origins of cosmic rays, linking them to mysterious cosmic accelerators called…
Scientists have traced Lake Erie’s deadly saxitoxin to a cyanobacterium called Dolichospermum. During the warm…
Loss of ALOX15, which frequently occurs in colorectal tumors, reduces the cancer-preventive benefits of fish…
A University of Michigan-led team has discovered quantum oscillations within an insulator’s bulk, overturning conventional…
More than one in five young adults said they use cannabis or alcohol to help…
Middle-aged adults, particularly women over 50, are showing high rates of addiction to ultra-processed foods.…
A University of Michigan researcher has discovered an early innovation in the way fish eat.…