Michigan Science News (United States)

Ida Byrd-Hill, a 45 year old rap enthusiast, has created her own rap song, Billion Dollar Duke

Innovation is defined as profitable inventions.Inventions are defined as an act or instance of creating or producing by exercise of the imagination.

A recent Van Andel Research Institute study published in the journal Science investigating molecular structure & function of a plant hormone could change our understanding of a key cell process & lead to new drug development for various diseases.

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Mother of 2 develops startup business board game expose children and their parents to the wild, wild world of intellectual property, known as Corporate America.

Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and Van Andel Research Institute / TGen partner to investigate drug that could halt progression of Parkinson’s disease

By Valenti Organics, a luxurious all natural & organic skin care company, launches their newest BVO 4 Steps Facial System, a simple and effective facial regimen for the busy contemporary woman.

2011 da Vinci Awards® seeking international nominations for 10th anniversary awards program recognizing and celebrating innovative adaptive and assistive technologies that enable equal access and opportunity for all people, regardless of ability.

Specialty product reformulation services for manufacturers of consumer products are now offered by Avomeen Analytical Services. Read more!

An entrepreneurial company, along with a leading polymers producer, have come up with a polymer horseshoe that not only compares to aluminum horseshoes, but is infinitely better for the horse.

A descriptive essay on our ATP testing unit, MediCount, how it works and what ATP testing is and what it does and how it identifies. Along with how ours differs from others on the market.

Midbrook Medical, the Jackson, MI, based manufacturer of medical decontamination systems and custom fabricated medical equipment has introduced the MediCount ATP testing system.

Microscopy VGA system records linear, circular or angular measurements in millimeters or inches. Point-and-click calibration data and images are saved on a built-in SD card for easy access. It's practical for parts inspection and biotechnology labs.

The announcement of this year’s New Faces of Engineering – Class of 2011 – coincides with the launch of Engineers Week, which takes place February 20-26.

The compact microscope is ideal for inspection, lab work, dermatology, education, slides, textile and printing quality control, fine art and jewelry appraisals, warranty claim documentation, training manuals and close-ups of collectibles..

Gene mutated in one in three patients with common form of renal cancer

Researchers have developed a method that can yield more information from archived newborn blood that has implications for a vast array of research, including population health studies and answering questions about diseases in infants and children.

Do you like thunderstorms? Do you like serving your community during times of need? If you have answered yes to the above questions, you are invited to the Annual Kent County Severe Weather Spotter Training for the 2011 storm season.

Global Projects recognizes need for S.T.E.M. educational enrichment and offers weekend to help shape the minds of girls 8-12 years to get an opportunity to have fun with math and science.

Velesco Pharmaceutical Services expands core scientific team with Yuan Chen and quality team with Shirley Smith. Both are pharmaceutical industry veterans and bring further experience and expertise to Velesco.

Elite Ink of Centerline Michigan now offers affordable laser tattoo removal. The laser breaks up the ink into smaller particles by way of a safe concentrated, pulsating light. Through a series of visits the tattoo is significantly faded and removed.

Dr. Nemeth of Southfield, MI now offers saliva tests provided by OralDNA Labs Inc. to help detect and fight oral health problems.

Study could help produce alternative to genetically-engineered crops to combat global food shortages

Leader in pH test papers, sanitizer test papers, pH buffer standards, and sanitizer papers.

VARI scientists participated in a study that could help find ways to improve shunt systems used to treat the neurological disorder hydrocephalus, or “water on the brain,” the leading cause of brain surgery for children in the United States.

Writer and adventurer Loreen Niewenhuis -- who walked completely around Lake Michigan last year -- will take part in the Alliance for the Great Lakes beach cleanup on Saturday, September 25.

Pierre-Yves Cousteau is interviewed by founder/host, Ray Leonard of radio program "Ordinary People Extraordinary Planet." Pierre-Yves shares with the listeners the value and importance of Under Sea Exploration.

The lights that salons use to quickly dry nail polish emit UV rays, the same kind that physicians have been warning consumers about as a potential source of skin aging. The tanning bed lights are also believed to cause skin cancer.

Warm weather is the time to get out and enjoy all the great outdoor activities. But we often forget about protecting our skin when we are out in the sun.

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TIE Technologies Secures $15 Million Reserve Equity Financing Facility With AGS Capital Group

In collaboration with the National Cancer Centre, Singapore, VARI researchers have identified an enzyme that could help diagnose and treat cholangiocarcinoma, a form of liver cancer that strikes up to 3,000 new patients each year in the U.S.

America needs to return to a leadership position in the world-wide robotics industry. Robotic manipulation is one of the keys which opens the door to tremendous growth and diversity in this industry.

Building on an astonishing super-mega-scale never before possible complements a future rife with nanomachines. Noted authors add that human longevity will increase to virtual immortality. Quantum mechanics will usher in an era of quantum super-tech.

Working with researchers from the University of Michigan and Indiana University, Van Andel Institute investigators have developed a method that could be used to predict whether pancreatic cysts are benign or are precursors to invasive cancer.

37 Media LLC has funded the development and publishing of DIY solar panel expert Daniel Berka. Dan now has the venue and funding to publish quality information on the building and use of solar panels.

The hand-held microscope with six NIR lamps enhances color differences and fine points that aren't visible in white light. This is useful in biomedical labs, law enforcement, art restoration, document examination and other fields.

A new accessory for the compact Digital Mighty Scope lets the inspection instrument be positioned for hands-free viewing from any direction and varied heights.

Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) scientists have determined how two proteins required for the initiation and development of prostate cancer interact at the molecular level, which could lead to improved treatments for the disease.

Dr. Gregory Paplawsky of Cascade Hospital for Animals is now certified to do a one-of-a-kind stem cell therapy to treat dogs and cats suffering from arthritic pain.

CeeTox, Inc. has been named a finalist for an International Technology Award by Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine. The awards will be presented in Paris during In-Cosmetics, April 13-15, 2010.

VARI researchers have developed a new method to better study the cells that line and protect the prostate in relation to the development of cancer, which could aid in developing treatments.

This summer, 6th - 8th grade students in Eagle River, Wis. will be introduced to the basics of engineering concepts at the Gateway Academy - a summer youth program offered by the SME Education Foundation and Project Lead The Way.

Naviion, a Michigan based organization working for the future colonization of Saturn’s moons say Enceladus is a frozen bottle of water in space that can provide endless amounts of water to support future colonies.

Proteome Solutions will be exhibiting at the 6th annual US Hupo 2010 conference in Denver Colorado March 7-10. Stop by our booth #4 to see the latest ProteinID Finder and meet our staff.