An analysis of the genomes of a half-million people reveals potential genes behind a common intestinal disorder — and could inform future treatment.

Technology offers a solution for moving research out of journals and into the clinic faster

Read the latest insights in male infertility research, including an effort to find ways of restoring fertility in men who don’t produce enough healthy sperm.

Read about new stem cell research that reveals how an SCN1A gene mutation in patients with Dravet syndrome may be the cause of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP).

Learn about the new Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) at U-M and find out how they aim to improve aging with a long term disability.

Three University of Michigan first generation medical students share their tips and advice for other first generation college students considering the same path.

One lesser-known but increasingly prevalent risk of obesity is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. A new study reveals a new role for insulin in the control of fat production.

Many Americans over 50 favor limits on painkiller prescribing, and those who receive prescriptions need more counseling about risks and safe disposal options, a new poll finds.

An intricate cellular dance during embryonic development is critical for normal bowel growth, a new Michigan Medicine study in mice finds.

The battle for survival makes pneumococcus a formidable foe.

A comparison of dog and wolf DNA reveals interesting genetics behind domestication. The new study is a step toward a deeper understanding of evolution for dogs and humans alike.

U-M researchers discover that the very cells that make up lymphoid organs may help HIV spread to T cells more efficiently.

Michigan Medicine researchers explore the role of the prefrontal cortex in wakefulness.

A psychiatrist and scientists shares the effects of traumatic separation of children from their parents on brain development and behavior.

While gut bacteria have been credited with boosting the body’s immune system, bacteria in the lungs may play a more direct role in protecting their own backyard.