Genes Linked to Sex Ratio and Male Fertility in Mice
Michigan Medicine researchers find genes that help maintain the 50-50 balance between male and female offspring.
October 17, 2019 11:00 AM
Kelly Malcom
Kelly Malcom is the lead research communicator for Michigan Medicine. She promotes the work of the U-M basic science departments and the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation via various channels. She has more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications, marketing, and health and science writing.
Epigenetic Changes to Gene Affect Key Cells Behind Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
The lung stiffness and scarring characteristic of this rare disease may be linked to environmental gene alterations.
October 10, 2019 10:00 AM
How the Colon Prioritizes Gas Detox Over Energy Use
Getting rid of the nose-holding component of a fart takes precedence within our guts.
October 07, 2019 10:30 AM
Basic Cell Discovery Could Lead to Improved Drugs for Heart Failure
Michigan Medicine researchers determine that receptors inside heart cells could be targets for better beta blockers.
September 20, 2019 7:59 AM
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Harnessed to Reliably Create Embryo-like Structures
In a feat of biomedical engineering, researchers create model embryos that could be used to study the mysterious stages of early human development.
September 11, 2019 1:00 PM
Anxiety Among Patient Factors Linked to More Opioid Use After Surgery
New research from Michigan Medicine could help clinicians identify which patients are more likely to continue to use opioids after surgery recovery.
August 22, 2019 10:36 AM
