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How bacteria surf cargo through the cell
The University of Michigan researchers found some bacteria ship cellular cargo by “surfing” along proteins called ParA/MinD ATPases
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Cancer screenings have saved the U.S. at least $6.5 trillion
Mammograms, Pap tests, colonoscopies and lung CT scans have the power to detect cancer early and save lives – a new study tallies up the savings in both years and dollars.
Department News
Welcome to our incoming graduate students!
Nineteen new students are joining the Department of Biological Chemistry in 2023–24.
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Chronic pain patients who take opioids need better care and coverage
People with chronic pain who take opioids have trouble finding multimodal pain care; insurance and provider education changes are needed, experts say
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AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer
AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer Michigan Medicine study says.
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Prostate cancer drug shows promise against COVID
Michigan Medicine researchers looked into a drug in development to treat prostate cancer called proxalutamide, which works by blocking an enzyme called TMPRSS2 (transmembrane protease, serine 2) that is regulated by androgen receptors, as a potential therapeutic for COVID.
Department News
Perspective by Anibal Tornes Blanco and team at Científico Latino published in Cell
The perspective "Insights and Strategies for Improving Equity in Graduate School Admissions" by U-M Biological Chemistry PhD student Anibal Tornes Blanco and team members at Científico Latino has been published in Cell.
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Despite social media claims, Borax is not safe to consume
A Michigan Medicine explains a dangerous TikTok trend about Borax
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Study shows new approach to target deadly form of prostate cancer
A study from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center uncovers a new mechanism to explain why some prostate tumors switch from a common, treatable form to a more rare and aggressive form of prostate cancer.