Antiviral Compound Offers Hope Against Deadly Flu
A study in mice finds that a compound modelled on a protein found in bananas safely protects against multiple strains of the influenza virus.
January 17, 2020 2:31 PM
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.
A Replacement for Exercise?
A protein called Sestrin might be responsible for many of the benefits of a good workout.
January 06, 2020 8:51 AM
How to Tell If a Brain Is Awake
EEG may not always be a reliable reflection of consciousness.
December 24, 2019 9:24 AM
The Danger Behind Certain Biologics
The surprising role of an immune cell that explains some of the drugs' side effects and could lead to better treatments for persistent infections and cancer.
December 11, 2019 9:39 AM
Eating and Tweeting: What Social Media Reveals about Neighborhood Attitudes on Food
U-M researchers turned to Twitter to see whether online discussions about food can help inform policy makers.
November 20, 2019 12:07 PM
New Health Insurance Benefit at UM Led to Increased Rates of IVF
Coverage led to a nine-fold increase in the rate of IVF for lower-salaried women.
November 13, 2019 11:15 AM
