In a new paper, researchers and ethicists urge policymakers to view immortal cells differently from other biospecimens as new rules go into effect.

Researchers find infiltrating lymphocytes tie to survival in patients with recurrent larynx cancer; findings suggest super-boosting the immune system before additional treatment.

Newer genetic tests introduce more ambiguity, but a new study finds patients are not overreacting to uncertain results.

Reactivating genes normally active before birth could prevent the harmful effects of a blood disorder with few treatment options.

With the help of a new human embryonic stem cell line, researchers make initial strides toward treatment for the genetic mutation.

An 11-year-old boy’s enrollment in a U-M clinical trial for peanut allergy treatment suggests graduated doses of peanut protein powder could help protect allergic children.

A genomic duplication may help explain why esophageal adenocarcinoma is much more common in Caucasians and presents a potential target for prevention.

A long-standing puzzle about long-term memory processing may be solved. The method: monitoring the brain activity of sleeping rats after they complete a new maze.

A deeper dive into genomic data can enable scientists to identify previously unrecognized differences between tumor cells.

Researchers develop a mathematical model of a cell’s response to disease-causing unfolded proteins.

By studying hundreds of brain scans, U-M researchers identify abnormalities common to people who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

A groundbreaking U-M study examines sexual violence and aggression among middle school and high school students.

Researchers discover that mitochondria play an important role in supporting the immune system’s response against MRSA infection.

The fifth-leading risk factor for mortality worldwide, air pollution presents a major heart health risk. But a simple, low-cost intervention could help people breathe easier at home.

Ninety-five percent of reviewed apps for children ages 5 and under include at least one form of advertising, a new U-M study finds. Why parents should pay attention.