Researchers have identified a receptor protein that can detect extreme cold temperatures in creatures. The study found that the glr-3 gene, responsible for making the GLR-3 receptor protein, is required for worms to sense cold temperatures and is evolutionarily conserved across species.
A University of Michigan study found that children with vitamin D deficiency during elementary school were nearly twice as likely to develop externalizing behavior problems as those with higher levels. Low levels of the protein transporting vitamin D were also linked to self-reported aggressive behavior and anxious/depressed symptoms.
A new University of Michigan study found that spanking is harmful for all three racial groups, despite cultural differences. Spanking at age 1 predicts child behavior issues at age 3, leading to more spanking at age 5. The study's findings highlight the need for discipline alternatives to spanking in Native American communities.
A new study by University of Michigan researchers reveals that Asian carp can survive and grow in larger portions of Lake Michigan than previously believed. The findings suggest that the fish can thrive in various diets, including detritus, and have suitable habitat volumes throughout the water column.
The study reveals a high-definition picture of cell-to-cell signaling in the liver, identifying cellular changes that could drive nonalcoholic steatohepatitis progression. Single-cell analysis also uncovers new information about star-shaped cells and their role in liver fibrosis.
A study by D. André Green found that cold temperatures speed up the monarchs' internal timer, allowing them to terminate diapause and prepare for spring migration. The research suggests that cold temperature plays a critical role in regulating the timing of biological processes in monarchs.
A team of researchers has successfully measured the rate of heat transfer through a single molecule, a key step towards building molecular computers. The study found that the heat transfer rate was relatively constant across different chain lengths, with rates of up to 20 picowatts per degree Celsius.
Research by University of Michigan and Michigan State University researchers found that diversity in science teams surprisingly does not lead to positive outcomes for the diverse individuals themselves. Participants with underrepresented demographic characteristics experienced negative team climate and lower satisfaction.
A recent study found that nearly 11% of high school seniors reported misusing prescription drugs in the past year, with 44% relying on multiple sources. This increases the risk of substance use disorders and other issues.
The approach demonstrated in mice enhances healing by reprogramming aggressive immune cells to work for the body, reducing inflammation and promoting regeneration. This technology could lead to new therapeutic strategies for patients with spinal cord injury and inflammatory diseases.
A University of Michigan study finds that poor communication among healthcare workers is a major contributor to catheter-related infections. The researchers suggest that routine patient care like catheter use can have serious consequences if communication breaks down.
A study of over 3,000 US counties found 412 high-risk areas with high opioid overdose mortality and low treatment capacity. Strategies to increase primary care clinician capacity and employment opportunities in these counties are recommended.
A new technology allows clinicians to map patient pain in real-time using augmented reality glasses and brain data. The study tested on 21 volunteer dental patients showed promising results, predicting pain with accuracy of about 70%. The tech has the potential to improve pain measurement for various conditions.
A new study found that patients who meditate or listen to calming music before receiving written health information are more likely to pay attention and retain the details. The researchers recommend using this time wisely by relaxing in the waiting room, such as meditating or listening to calming music.
A global experiment involving 40 countries found that citizens were more likely to report lost wallets with money than without, with a significant increase in returns for larger sums. The study suggests that people prioritize honesty over personal gain, even when no one is watching.
A University of Michigan study challenges the notion that growing life expectancy inequality is driven by opioid use. The research suggests that deaths from cardiovascular disease and cancers are main reasons for the widening gap among less-educated Americans.
Researchers used reverberation mapping to determine the mass of NGC 4395's black hole, finding it to be about 10,000 times the mass of our sun. This is the smallest black hole found via this technique and provides new insights into dwarf galaxies and their nuclear black holes.
Researchers believe a zone of preferential heating surrounds the sun's surface, with temperatures rising and individual elements heated to different levels. The Parker Solar Probe will test this theory by entering the zone in 2021, providing direct measurements of processes behind solar wind acceleration.
A study published in Nature Medicine finds that targeting the stalk of the flu virus provides protection against infection. Researchers analyzed naturally occurring influenza cases and found that individuals with higher levels of stalk antibodies had a reduced risk of getting sick, correlating with a 42% reduction in influenza infection.
A new University of Michigan study found that fall-related injuries are a leading cause of hospital readmissions among people 65 or older. Hospitals can improve patient recovery and mobility by emphasizing personalized fall prevention before discharge, especially for at-risk patients.
Researchers argue that increasing crop yields is insufficient to end global hunger, as it overlooks the environmental impacts and nutritional quality of diets. A new study suggests that adopting ecological principles can improve the environmental sustainability of food production and promote biodiversity.
A new blood biopsy technique allows for comprehensive genetic profiling of cancer cells, capturing variation among cells within a single patient. This improves treatment monitoring and targeting by identifying genes active in cancer cells and tracking their response to therapy.
A new study by University of Michigan researchers found that LGBT employees report worse job experiences, less respect from supervisors, and lower job satisfaction compared to their non-LGBT colleagues. Racial/ethnic minority LGBT respondents also face additional challenges.
Researchers at the University of Michigan discovered that paper wasps possess the ability to use known relationships to infer unknown ones, similar to humans. This cognitive skill may be linked to their complex social behavior and dominance hierarchies, allowing them to rapidly make deductions about novel social relationships.
Researchers found that a high-sugar diet in fruit flies changes the way they taste sweets, leading to overeating and obesity. The study suggests that reducing sugar intake may help regulate food intake and curb obesity-related chronic diseases.
MORPHEUS, a new processor architecture, blocks potential attacks by encrypting and randomizing key bits 20 times per second. This makes vulnerabilities virtually impossible to exploit, providing a future-proof secure system.
A University of Michigan study found that expressing empathy for victims after an extremist attack can alleviate negative responses from non-Muslims. However, accepting group responsibility can cultivate perceptions of collective guilt and backfire, increasing the perception that Muslim Americans are to blame for terrorist acts.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new class of coatings that sheds ice from even large surfaces with just the force of a light breeze. The coatings introduce a second strategy, low interfacial toughness, which encourages cracks to form between ice and the surface.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a method for working with uncertainty in deadlines. By mapping out the uncertainty and incorporating it into a project management system, managers can improve their success rates. This technique can help managers save time and resources by focusing on less uncertain requirements.
A University of Michigan study found that self-driving cars could partially or completely offset energy savings due to induced driving miles. The researchers estimated that a 38% reduction in perceived travel time cost would eliminate fuel savings, suggesting the possibility of 'backfire' and net increases in energy consumption.
A University of Michigan researcher has found that the mechanics producing wheezing and crackling noises with every breath are likely a cause of injury and inflammation. This new understanding could change how lung diseases are treated and represent a paradigm shift in doctor-patient interactions.
A new study assesses the environmental sustainability impacts of flying cars and finds that they could outperform ground-based cars for longer trips. For trips over 100 kilometers, fully loaded VTOLs carrying a pilot and three passengers had lower greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline vehicles.
The IDAct system uses battery-free RFID tags and readers to track objects and detect human presence, potentially enhancing elder care with unobtrusive monitoring of medications and daily activities. The technology has been tested with high accuracy, detecting specific activities over 96% of the time.
Researchers used genomic data to estimate the precise location of ice-age refugia for two hickory species, finding evidence of northern microrefugia. The study suggests that some trees likely survived farther north and closer to the ice sheet than previously believed.
Researchers at the University of Michigan developed a method to improve ovarian follicle development, increasing survival rates from less than 5% to 42-86%. The approach uses adipose-derived stem cells in a 3D scaffold to mimic the ovary environment.
A new analysis of 40 years of bird collision data reveals that nocturnal flight calls increase building collisions among migrating birds, especially in areas with artificial light. The study suggests that the faint chirps may lure other nearby birds to their death.
A new University of Michigan study found that negative media portrayals of Muslim Americans can reduce their identification as Americans and weaken their trust in the U.S. government. The study suggests that exposure to biased news coverage can be a stronger factor than personal discrimination in shaping these attitudes.
Human cells can now travel more than five times faster than previously documented by slingshotting themselves forward, according to University of Michigan researchers. This new method of cell movement could be involved in the spread of cancer and potentially harnessed for tissue repair therapies.
Wild bees experiencing widespread declines due to urbanization may be more male-dominated as females decline in numbers, impacting pollination and reproduction rates. This study suggests considering sex-specific differences in bee behavior when analyzing environmental change effects on populations.
Researchers from the University of Michigan have adapted a sexual violence prevention program to address specific issues in Ghana, including power dynamics and peer assaults. The program has shown promising preliminary results, with students rethinking gender relations and challenging rape myths.
A University of Michigan-led team of biologists has documented 15 rare and disturbing predator-prey interactions in the Amazon rainforest, including images of tarantulas dragging opossums across the forest floor. The study highlights the importance of arthropods like spiders as a source of vertebrate mortality in tropical ecosystems.
A University of Michigan study found that stressed Kalahari meerkat mothers alter the growth and behavior of their daughters, leading them to redirect energy towards helping future offspring, thereby benefiting their mothers. This phenomenon highlights a unique example of maternal effects on offspring in nonhuman animals.
A new study reveals that nearly half of new mothers and a quarter of new fathers leave their full-time STEM jobs within four to seven years of having their first child. This trend is attributed to cultural expectations and workplace obstacles, with women being more likely than men to switch to part-time work or leave the workforce alto...
Researchers have developed a new live-imaging technique that detects short-lived leaks in epithelial tissues and reveals an active repair mechanism involving the protein Rho. This discovery could provide insights into diseases targeting the epithelial barrier, such as those caused by microbes, allergens, and cancers.
Researchers used reverse-biased LEDs to cool devices by harnessing thermal radiation, a concept commonly used in battery operation. This approach could lead to new solid-state cooling technology for microprocessors, enabling faster and more efficient computing.
University of Michigan researchers develop a novel approach to teaching self-driving cars to recognize and predict pedestrian movements. They achieve this by analyzing humans' gait, body symmetry, and foot placement using cameras, LiDAR, and GPS data. The system can predict poses and future locations for one or several pedestrians up t...
Computer simulations of planet formation suggest that the presence of radioactive elements from a massive star may have created a wet system on Earth, while also forming ocean worlds in other systems. Researchers found that without these elements, the inner terrestrial planets of our solar system could be very dry and hostile.
A new intervention has successfully encouraged couples in a rural South African area to undergo HIV testing. The Uthando Lwethu program improved communication skills and relationship dynamics, leading to higher HIV-testing rates compared to a control group.
A new study found that diets with lower carbon footprints are also healthier, consuming more poultry, whole grains, and plant-based proteins. Diets in the lowest-impact group had lower amounts of important nutrients, such as iron and calcium, due to lower intakes of meat and dairy.
Researchers found that prior dengue exposure protects children from symptomatic Zika disease in the Americas. Children with a prior dengue infection were 38% less likely to develop symptomatic Zika than those without prior exposure. This suggests an immunological interaction between dengue and Zika viruses.