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Stem cells mimic key parts of human embryonic development
  1. Stem cells mimic key parts of human embryonic development

    The method advanced by U-M cell biologists and engineers could aid the understanding of infertility and more.

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  2. $7.75M for mapping circuits in the brain

    A new NSF Tech Hub will put tools to rapidly advance our understanding of the brain into the hands of neuroscientists.

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  3. Seeing through materials

    By developing a fast algorithm to map out the paths light takes through yogurt, researchers aim to someday see through skin.

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  4. ‘Sister cell’ profiling aims to shut down cancer metastasis

    Michigan engineers release individual cells from a specially-designed chip using laser pulses.

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  5. How precision medicine is improving prostate cancer treatment

    New, statistically-derived guidelines could potentially save millions of prostate patients from painful and invasive follow-up treatments.

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  6. Are We Fighting Cancer Wrong?

    Chemotherapy. Radiation. Surgery. Doctors go after the tumors that they can see.

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  7. Regenerative med center groups top-ranked U-M areas

    A new $11.7 million center at the University of Michigan aims to advance regenerative medicine to restore patients’ lost dental, facial and skull tissue.

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  8. Keeping drugs on the job

    Computer simulations developed at the University of Michigan reveal how well drug additives stop the active ingredients from crystallizing in the digestive tract.

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  9. New low-cost surgical instrument moves like a surgeon’s hand

    In an era of spiraling healthcare cost concerns, a new $500 surgical instrument developed at the University of Michigan is vying to take the place of a $2 million robot for certain minimally invasive procedures.

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  10. Coating method could improve temporary implants that dissolve in the body

    Very even, pure coatings that promote healing may now be possible for biodegradable sutures and bone screws.

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