Michigan Medicine researchers recently found that Sestrin, a naturally occurring protein in the body, mimicked the benefits of exercise in flies and mice.

The most read stories of 2019 on the Michigan Health Lab blog.

Are EEG’s a reliable determinant of consciousness? Findings from a new study add to the continuing scientific debate and urge more cautious readings of EEG results.

New autoimmune disorder research may provide clues as to why TNF inhibitors, the drugs used to treat these diseases, carry serious infection and cancer risks.

Learn from University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program students who’ve customized MD/PhD dual degrees that go beyond traditional biomedical fields.

IVF can be cost prohibitive. By expanding coverage, U-M has increased access to IVF for employees in all income brackets.

New approach to targeting STAT3 achieves near complete elimination of leukemia and lymphoma tumors in mouse models.

Research finds gut microbiome plays an essential role iron absorption, inspiring new treatment ideas for both anemia and iron overload.

A mouse study hints that the gut microbiomes of Crohn’s disease and IBD patients may be improved through dietary changes.

Immune system compound itaconate shown to block vitamin B12 pathway that tuberculosis-causing bacteria need to survive.

Michigan Medicine research finds one narcotic alternative prescription had a two-fold increase despite unclear evidence of benefit for cancer pain.

New Michigan Medicine research find genes that help maintain the 50-50 balance between male and female offspring.

Smelly farts are one way our bodies manage our well-being. It turns out expelling noxious gas takes priority in our guts.

Michigan Medicine surgeons have designed a new drug delivery technology which could help with bone regeneration.

New study finds Medicaid expansion helps diagnose more health problems and improve overall health.