"To our knowledge, this is the first robust evidence linking the number of these ribosomal genes to bacterial growth rate and growth efficiency," researcher says

The researchers conclude that rising biofuel use has been associated with a net increase—rather than a net decrease, as many have claimed—in the carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming

The results provide scientists around the globe with new information about the NS1 protein's role in Zika virus infections

U-M researchers studied the U.S. response to Ebola and found a fragmented system with no clear leadership, and considerable "strategic politicization" 

Study is believed to be the first that looks at vaccination timeliness data for children up to 5 years of age

Study is the first to use digital epidemiology to show the effectiveness of a vaccine

Researchers have evaluated 44 local climate-adaptation plans, examining how their content and quality varies across communities

Dominic Pangborn designs scarves and ties that draw attention to Prechter bipolar disorder research teams’ advances

U-M researchers focused on the P-Rex1 enzyme, which has been strongly linked to cancer progression and metastasis in breast, prostate and skin cancer

Surprising findings suggest promise of mind-body techniques; more study needed

The formula marks a departure from earlier approaches that relied on making surfaces either very water-repellent or very slippery

One whole endogenous retrovirus genome–and bits of 17 others–were spotted in a study of 2,500 human genomes

While other 3D cameras are currently on the market, the new design should be smaller and able to achieve higher resolutions.

In cell cultures, the new compounds, known as cathuitamycins, are able to stop the Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria from forming a biofilm

"This is how a major university, with strengths in research and regional impact, can consider a large-scale problem."