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ANN ARBOR, Mich.—University of Michigan researchers have created the state’s first human embryonic stem cell line, achieving a long-sought goal that provides the foundation for future efforts to develop innovative disease treatments.
This microscope image (400x magnification) shows an oval cluster of roughly 1,000 human embryonic stem cells growing together as a colony. The colony is part of the UM4-6 line. Image courtesy of Gary Smith. Click on above image for
Continue reading: U-M Creates State’s First Human Embryonic Stem Cell Line
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—The University of Michigan ranks first in research and development spending among the nation’s public universities and colleges, according to the latest rankings from the U.S. National Science Foundation.
The rankings, announced by the agency on Monday, show that U-M moved up two positions, passing the University of California, San Francisco, and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, to take the top slot among public universities.
It’s the 11th time in the past 25 years
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ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A next-generation nano-mechanical engineering lab complex at the University of Michigan will enable researchers to study the forces at work at the smallest scales and to advance nano-technologies in energy, manufacturing, healthcare and biotechnology.
The Center of Excellence in Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering is a $46 million facility made possible in part by a $9.5 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, announced today. The three-story complex will include 60
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ANN ARBOR, Mich.—The University of Michigan and Michigan State University will jointly lead a federally funded effort to help Great Lakes-region residents anticipate and adapt to climate change.
The interdisciplinary effort will be funded by a five-year, $4.2 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The new Great Lakes Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments Center (GLISA) will focus initially on the watersheds of lakes Erie and Huron and three critical topics: agriculture, watershed management, and
Continue reading: U-M, MSU to lead $4.2 million, federally funded Great Lakes climate change initiative
DETROIT—The Business Accelerator Network for Southeast Michigan, a new regionwide network for building and retaining new business, announced today the Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition, the world’s largest business plan competition.
The competition aims to uncover the best and brightest new business concepts from local and global entrepreneurs, exposing those opportunities to potential investment capital and fostering their growth within Michigan with more than $1 million in cash awards, plus in-kind awards of services, staffing and software.
The
Continue reading: Biggest Business Plan Competition Offers Cash for Best Concepts
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—When will the bus be here? What’s for dinner at East Quad? Where is Stamps Auditorium? Through a new University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus iPhone app, you can now have answers to these kinds of questions right in your pocket or purse.
The app, called University of Michigan in the iTunes store, is available free. It allows users to track buses in real time through the popular Magic Bus web application, check dining
Continue reading: Michigan Students Create iPhone App to Provide Campus Information
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