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Health Lab
A recent study reveals how the drug disulfiram, which blocks the liver’s ability to process alcohol resulting in discomfort and a severe hangover, also shuts down an inflammatory complex known as NLRP3.
Health Lab
Researchers have uncovered a key reason why a typically normal protein goes awry and fuels cancer. They found the protein NSD2 alters the function of the androgen receptor, an important regulator of normal prostate development.
Health Lab
Poll shows two thirds of parents want their healthcare provider to suggest ways to prevent their child from developing a health problem that runs in the family
Health Lab
Researchers examined how a pathology explanation clinic, or PEC, could improve the experience of a small group of patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer.
News Release
The 2024-25 Doximity Residency Navigator has been released. It shows that U-M has six top 5 medical education programs, with nine more in the top 10 and another nine in the top 25.
News Release
A new NIH award will establish the Michigan Infectious Disease Genomics (MIDGE) Center, the goal of which is to use whole genome sequencing and functional genomic assays to determine how genetic differences among strains or isolates affect the behavior, transmission, and drug resistance of viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens.
Health Lab
A study shows circadian rhythm drives the release of important immune cells in the body.
Department News
We are thrilled to inform you that U-M student(s) nominated Ashley Andreae for the ACUM Outstanding Advisor Award funded by the Provost’s Office.
Department News
Please join me in congratulating Ruth Halsey for winning the 2024 Research Administration Recognition Award! This is a wonderful and well-deserved honor, Ruth. Thank you for everything you’re doing for DHG!
Health Lab
Researchers improved memory and reduced neuroinflammation in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggesting another avenue for potential treatment.
Medical School News
Four with Medical School ties are among 12 University of Michigan faculty and staff members recognized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as 2023 fellows in recognition of their extraordinary achievements.
Health Lab
A new urine-based test helps men avoid unnecessary biopsies and addresses a major problem in prostate cancer: how to separate the slow growing form of the disease unlikely to cause harm from more aggressive cancer that needs immediate treatment.
Health Lab
New map of the ovary provides a deeper understanding of how oocytes interact with the surrounding cells during the normal maturation process, and how the function of the follicles may break down in aging or fertility related diseases.
Department News
Stephen C.J. Parker, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
Health Lab
An updated rat reference provides more accuracy for research; could help researchers using rat models for the study of DNA, RNA, evolution, or genes linked to disease risks