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New photonic effect could speed drug development
  1. New photonic effect could speed drug development

    Twisted semiconductor nanostructures convert red light into the twisted blue light in tiny volumes, which may help develop chiral drugs.

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  2. New $13.8M center at U-M will study infectious disease, pandemic preparedness

    The multidisciplinary research team ​​will synergize efforts across the University.

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  3. Michigan Engineering group creates model for layering COVID-19 defenses

    The model can be used as a tool to inform decision-makers and individuals on relative risks and advantages associated with a layered defense.

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  4. Wastewater to drinking water: EPA grants $1.2M to U-M for virus removal study

    In preparation for climate adaptation in water-stressed areas, researchers will assess how well existing treatment systems prepare water for reuse.

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  5. Predicting how well a vaccine will work for you

    A conventional approach to HIV vaccination does not induce immune responses in everyone equally, and a new computer model shows why.

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  6. High Efficiency Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diodes to sterilize pathogens, including COVID-19

    Research led by Prof. Zetian Mi has been honored with the 2020 Editor-in-Chief Choice Award from “Photonics Research.”

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  7. Carbon fiber brain-implant electrodes show promise in animal study

    Material and size designed to give electrodes a chance to operate in the body for years.

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  8. Michigan researchers get $5.3M to expand COVID-19 wastewater monitoring

    “Wastewater-based epidemiology has shown to be a valuable tool to inform public health officials of case levels and infection trends in a community.”

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  9. New protein engineering method could accelerate the discovery of COVID-19 therapeutics

    The method could one day be used to develop nanobodies against other viruses and disease targets as well.

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  10. A resilient campus

    How engineers are applying their expertise for future planning.

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