ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: For decades, University of Michigan teams have tackled some of the world's toughest health challenges through research, education and global partnership. Now, thanks to a new $10 million gift from Tadataka and Leslie Yamada, those teams will have new resources to think even bigger, work together and with global partners more effectively, and make a greater positive impact on the health and health care more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: The all-new 2020 Ford Escape and Explorer make their debut at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show, joining Ford Expedition with tricked-out builds highlighting the latest trends in customization. "There's a growing hunger for consumers to personalize their SUVs, which have a huge range of possibilities from lowered street rides to off-road overlanding," said Eric Cin, global director, Ford vehicle p more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Michigan Supreme Court announced today that attorney Cami M. Pendell has been named General Counsel. Pendell has more than two decades of experience in both legislative and state government affairs and has received awards for effectively representing her clients. Pendell also has an extensive and successful track record working with the judiciary as executive director of the Michigan Judges Associati more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Andy Levin held Donald Trump accountable for his broken promises on lowering prescription drug prices during a conference call hosted by the Michigan Democratic Party. On the call, Levin highlighted his own health care story, his bipartisan STOP GAMES Act to lower drug prices, and Trump's repeated efforts to strip health care from Michiganders, including his failure to lower dru more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: More than 111,000 Michigan residents hold energy-related jobs today, and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity estimates energy jobs will grow by 6% through 2026. The Michigan Energy Industry Cluster Workforce Analysis, just released by the state, details the outlook for energy careers in Michigan. "While skilled workers for these positions are in demand, many students aren't aware of the vast more PR

CHICAGO, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Chicago Police Department orders 200 Chicago-built 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles, joining law enforcement agencies from New England to Southern California to help reduce operating costs and enhance officer safety; 3,700 hybrid units on order - While actual mileage will vary, all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid has an EPA-estimated rating of 24 mpg combined - a 41 percent impro more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Forbes Magazine has ranked Clark Hill as one of America's top trusted corporate law firms in its 2019 list. The list indicates which firms are the most recommended in particular practice areas and is the result of survey responses from 2,500 lawyers. For the full list, click here. This is Forbes's inaugural list of top U.S. corporate law firms. The publication identifies the most recommended corporate and bou more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Attorney Steve Hoch's article "Application of the Clean Water Act to Groundwater Is Anathema to the Water Industry: An Unfolding Tale," was published on October 4 in the American Water Works Association's JournalAWWA and was also featured in the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Hoch explained how the amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) have changed the definition of "waters of the United States" over time. Becaus more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Ray Koenig III will co-present at The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) 2019 Fall Meeting in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 19. Koenig's co-panelists are F. Peter Conaty, Jr. of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. in Wilmington, Delaware, and Rebecca Wallenfelsz of Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, Illinois. Koenig and his co-panelists will present the topic "Lending as a more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, is helping cultivate change and support stronger representation of women in leadership roles in the automotive industry as a platinum sponsor of this year's Leading Women Conference, produced by Automotive News. DENSO's sponsorship highlights its ongoing dedication to improving diversity and inclusi more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - University President James Smith's annual State of University Address stresses past and future efforts to promote student retention, to develop high quality academic programs and to serve and support the surrounding community * * * Eastern Michigan University is creating a new strategic investment fund that will support institutional priorities such as student retention, faculty initiatives and com more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Eastern Michigan University has secured the accreditation of three of its undergraduate programs from the commissions associated with the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Product Design Engineering Technology and the Electronic Engineering Technology undergraduate programs both earned the accreditation of the Accreditation Board  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced grants totaling $431,000 for five projects that will benefit Michigan lakes and streams by developing new or updating existing watershed management plans. The watershed management plans will help restore impaired waters and protect high-quality waters by reducing nonpoint sources of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has signed a $6.6 million project agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and TDY Industries LLC to remediate contaminated sediments near Ryerson Creek within the Muskegon Lake Area of Concern, bringing the project closer to completion. EGLE Director Liesl Clark announced today at t more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 15 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: ESPN's week 8 college football schedule features the sport's marquee matchups -- No. 16 Michigan at No. 7 Penn State and No. 12 Oregon at No. 25 Washington -- and a showcase of ranked teams across every game window and on nearly every one of its networks. Throughout Saturday, 16 ranked teams, including No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Clemson, will play on ESPN's networks, with ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, SE more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 18 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: College GameDay Built by the Home Depot will originate from State College this weekend, as No. 7 Penn State hosts No. 16 Michigan for a Big Ten showdown on ABC Saturday Night Football. The three-hour pregame show (9 a.m. - noon ET), will be live from HUB Lawn on Penn State's campus. College GameDay will air on ESPN and ESPNU as it does each Saturday throughout the season. Countdown to GameDay Live more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Attorney General and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School have teamed up to receive two federal grants totaling more than $1 million to assist in reviewing 600 post-conviction claims of innocence. The announcement comes six months after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched one of the nation's first statewide conviction integrity units (CIU) to ensu more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Company is First to Offer Connected Service for No Charge - FordPass, powered by FordPass Connect, delivers a single mobile platform where owners can remotely start/stop/unlock their vehicles, schedule maintenance and chat with Ford Guides, along with other features; introduced in 2016, the number of subscribers has been increasing every year * * * FordPass, powered by FordPass Connect, now is even more con more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford is offering its all-electric vehicle customers North America's largest electric vehicle public charging network, with more than 12,000 places to charge, including fast charging, and more than 35,000 charge plugs - more than any other automotive manufacturer, addressing a big concern for those switching to all-electric cars - New Ford all-electric vehicles, including the Mustang-inspired SUV arriving next more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Vella will end 31-year career at Ford on Dec. 31 - Culler to become president of Ford Fund, the automaker's charitable arm; will retain her Office of the Executive Chairman and Michigan Central Station duties * * * Ford Motor Company today announced that Jim Vella, president, Ford Motor Company Fund, the company's philanthropic foundation, is retiring on Dec. 31 after a career of more than 31 years with the more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2019 Ford Ranger vehicles. In affected vehicles, the HVAC blower motor may have been built with an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base-plate slot that may result in a resistive electrical short. This condition can increase the risk of the HVAC blower motor overheating, melting, smoking or causing a fire. Ford is not aware of more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Summit to be held Tuesday, December 3, with the theme of "culture change" as EMU plays host to day-long event for second time in five years * * * Governor Gretchen Whitmer and former First Lady Sue Snyder announced today (Oct. 15, 2019) that Eastern Michigan University will host the fifth annual "Let's End Campus Sexual Assault" summit as the state of Michigan continues to prioritize this critical  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 14 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: Monday, October 14, 2019 State Holiday = Columbus Day Tuesday, October 15, 2019 CAUSE NO.: 45235 ALJ: SPARKS DRAKE TIME: 9:30 A.M. COMMISSIONER: OBER ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER COMPANY, AN INDIANA CORPORATION, FOR AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE THROUGH A PHASE-IN RATE ADJUSTMENT AND FOR APP more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: All you have to do is follow the money to expose the positions that James has been hiding from Michigan: "2000%" Support for Trump: James took $8,400 from a member of President Trump's Finance team, Judson Sapp, and his family. The event was hosted by Sapp in Florida. James also accepted Trump's "100%" endorsement in a fundraising email. James has tried to hide his close ties to Trump from Michigan,  more PR

MARQUETTE, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- LifePoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: UP Health System announced today that Gar Atchison has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of UP Health System-Marquette (UPHS-Marquette) and market CEO of UP Health System. Atchison replaces Jerry Dooley, who has been serving as interim CEO for UPHS-Marquette since June. "We are thrilled to welcome Gar to the Upper Peninsula," said Jamie Carter, president of LifePoint Health's Eastern Divi more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: Governor Larry Hogan, chairman of the National Governors Association (NGA), today joined Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, and leading infrastructure resilience experts in Detroit for a bipartisan summit focused on protecting America's critical infrastructure by strengthening security and resiliency. This is the latest in a series of U.S. summits that Governor Hogan i more PR

LIVONIA, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Masco, a manufacturer of home improvement and building products, issued the following news release: Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) today announced that President and CEO Keith Allman will present at the Baird 2019 Global Industrial Conference on November 7 in Chicago at 9:30 a.m. ET. Masco Corporation's presentation will be webcast live under the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.masco.com. A replay of the webcast will be available via Ma more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging & Adult Services Agency has awarded nearly $1 million in state dollars to 12 organizations to address elder abuse and increase reporting of the crime in communities across the state. Funding was available to applicants through the agency's Prevent Elder and Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Exploitation, Neglect Today (PREVNT) in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to promote a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to victim advocacy and system response to violent crimes against women. The Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP) program focuses on implementation of comprehensive strategies that are sensitive to the needs and s more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Working to ensure federal debt forgiveness for Michigan students that were left in debt with no degree after the Art Institute of Michigan's (Ai) sudden closure, Attorney General Dana Nessel Thursday joined a bipartisan group of 30 Attorneys General urging U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to exercise her authority in extending the closed school discharge time frame for affected students more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: For 2019-2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year Cara Lougheed, teaching comes down to relationships. In building these relationships, she mentors and develops new teachers, and inspires students to become teachers themselves. A veteran English and history teacher at Rochester Community Schools' Stoney Creek High School, Lougheed shares her passion for helping students and sharing the joy of teachin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: The Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) summarily suspended the real estate broker company license of Stellar Properties and Management Group, LLC, based in Oak Park, MI, after receiving information that the company violated property management agreements with three different property owners for four different properties located in Detroit and Harbor Woods, M more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget issued the following news release: Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate of 4.2 percent was unchanged in September, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Total employment was flat, while unemployment edged down by 3,000 over the month. The state's workforce declined slightly in September. The September state jobless rate was seven-tenths of more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Following a months-long, blinded selection process, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the selection of two outside legal teams to support the Department of Attorney General on two critical litigation fronts: PFAS and opioids. The result of the selection process, which began in May, was approved by the state Administrative Review Board on September 12th and contracts were r more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced a multistate settlement requiring Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ethicon, Inc. to pay Michigan $3,269,523 million for their deceptive marketing of transvaginal surgical mesh devices. The total multistate settlement is nearly $116.9 million. A multistate investigation found the companies violated state consumer protection laws by misr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Continuing to bring awareness to the often unrecognized and unreported instances of elder abuse in the state, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is hosting a senior town hall in Kalamazoo at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at IBEW Local 131, located at 3641 E. Cork St. in Kalamazoo. Nessel has invited a group of panelists from the Kalamazoo community to join her in sharing information on effor more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: John James is cashing in again on his 2000% support for President Trump and is set to attend an NRSC fundraising retreat at the Trump International Hotel with President Trump, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and the special interest donors funding their campaigns. It's another example of how James is still all aboard the Trump Train, despite his efforts to hide it from Michigan voters. James' Trump  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following memorandum: To: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents, Public School Academy Directors From: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent, Finance and Operations The Michigan Department of Education, Office of Health and Nutrition Services, is requesting public comment on the Revised Model 24/7 Tobacco-Free Schools Policy. The original 2005 policy has been revised to include Electronic Nicotin more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Public Service Commission today announced the launch of a new initiative designed to guide Michigan residents and businesses through the energy industry's rapid changes in the transition to clean energy. Called MI Power Grid, the initiative will serve as a centralized source for credible information and outreach, engage utility customers and other stakehold more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after a judge on the Court of Claims issued a preliminary injunction blocking the state from enforcing its emergency vaping rules, which banned the sale of flavored vaping nicotine products among other measures to protect public health. "This decision is wrong. It misreads the law and sets a dangerous precedent of a court second-g more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon today announced policy changes that will make it easier for needy families to access food assistance and other public benefits while planning for a more stable future. Effective Nov.1, asset limits for food assistance, cash assistance and State Emergency Relief will now be the same - $15,000 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: In Case You Missed It, Michigan Senator Gary Peters had the worst week ever. From being outraised in the third-quarter, to having to defend his position on Medicare for All, it looks like Peters is struggling to defend his Senate seat. The most unknown Senator in the country is up for re-election and it looks like he is in for a bumpy ride Peters Slips in Fundraising On Tuesday, The Hill reported that Peter more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the advisory members for the Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports. These 16 national leaders will advise the Task Force on its ongoing work and inform its final recommendations to the Governor. Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order creating the task force in June, 47 years after the passage of Title IX. The executive order named  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: Working to address sexual misconduct is an ongoing priority on college campuses across the country. At Michigan State University, a variety of experts have been charged with the task of creating and refining programs to best address preventative measures and further educate the community at large. Mariah Sloat is a prevention specialist in the Prevention, Outreach and Education Department within the more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 [TNSsociologyresearch] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: The rate at which Americans died from firearm injuries increased sharply starting in 2015, according to new research from Michigan State University, University of Michigan and University of Pittsburgh. The change occurred to varying degrees across different states, demographics and types of firearm deaths, such as homicide and suicide. The United States saw a 14% rise in the r more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 [TNSgrants] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: The National Institutes of Health has awarded a Michigan State University researcher a $2.1 million, five-year grant to search vast databases of existing drugs. Many of the drugs are already approved for treating other disorders, but some could be adapted to treat what often are called "orphan diseases" because of their rarity. An extension of the project's clinical component also recei more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: There will be new solar-powered lighting at bus stops across Michigan State University's campus thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Ford Motor Company Fund awarded to the Sustainable Spartans student group. The student group applied for the global grant contest for student-led sustainability projects sponsored by Ford's philanthropic arm earlier this year and was recently notified it was one of 10 w more PR

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Michigan Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments at Traverse City Central High School on October 16, 2019. The 10 a.m. public hearing is the 25th time the Court has gone on the road for "Court Community Connections," a public education program aimed at engaging high school students. The event also includes a public debriefing following oral argument in which students get to ask questions o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 18 -- The Michigan Supreme Court issued the following news release: Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack today announced that a traveling expungement clinic will be held at the Michigan Hall of Justice on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. At the clinic, local judges, law enforcement, volunteer attorneys, and law students use Michigan Legal Help resources to screen eligible applicants and assist them in completing applications fo more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting the 4th Annual Michigan Sustainability Conference Nov. 20-21 in Lansing. In partnership with Michigan Green Communities, attendees will network with hundreds of business and community leaders to learn from, collaborate with, and drive meaningful change. "Simply put, sustainability is tak more PR

MERRILLVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 18 -- Northern Indiana Public Service Co., a subsidiary of NiSource, issued the following news release: NIPSCO today announced the first phase of a long-term project to upgrade portions of the electric transmission system, beginning in Michigan City, to support future reliability for all its customers. The upgrade includes retiring 52 existing electric transmission lattice towers and converting them to steel monopole towers, installing nine miles of new electric tran more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined governors from Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota in sending a letter to members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources in support of the Recovering America's Wildlife Act. The bill would dedicate almost $1.4 billion for fish and wildlife conservation efforts across the country. "Future generations should have the opportunity to enjoy Ohio' more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: Michigan State University, a leading higher education and research institution, has engaged Oracle to replace its mainframe student information system infrastructure. This modernization project will help the university address challenges around fiscal sustainability, transforming the student experience and building capacity for long-term institutional innovation. To reach thes more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Quicken Loans, a subsidiary of Rock Holdings, issued the following news release: Quicken Loans, the nation's largest mortgage lender and one of America's best companies to work for, today introduced the Rock Health Collective, a state-of-the-art concierge health and well-being center powered by Premise Health - the nation's premier provider of direct health care. The facility is the first and only employer-sponsored on-site health center and pharmacy of its kind in more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Customers of a Grand Rapids spa that shut its doors on New Year's Eve after selling gift cards for the 2018 holiday season will soon be reimbursed through a $19,500 settlement with the Michigan Department of Attorney General. After receiving several consumer complaints against Crown Jewel Spa and Salon earlier this year, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel launched an investigation into the more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Failed Senate candidate John James' 2000% support for President Trump is being put to the test as the ultra-conservative group Club for Growth is now running ads attacking James' newest fundraising ally, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, for his criticism of Trump. James is set to attend a fundraiser hosted by Romney in New York City for Republican candidates who "need daylight from Trump." Club for Growth backe more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: U-M Tech Transfer, the unit responsible for commercializing University of Michigan research discoveries and innovations, will create the Accelerate Blue Fund to provide seed capital to nascent U-M startup companies. Creation of the fund was approved Oct. 17 by the U-M Board of Regents. "There are enormous benefits to the university and our region in accelerating the growth of U-M startup companies an more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 [TNSscientificresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: When planets form, they cut wide swaths through gas and other matter that collect around a newly formed star. Now, a University of Michigan study has found that gas from the upper reaches of the protoplanetary disk flows in to fill these gaps. This delivers a molecule-rich gas to the atmosphere of the young planet. A protoplanetary disk--a collection of gas and matter centered more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 [TNSbiologyresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: University of Michigan biologists have documented, for the first time, the widespread presence of the notorious chytrid fungus in 80 species of frogs from lowland rain forest sites in the Peruvian Amazon. The chytrid fungus causes a deadly skin disease and has been linked to dramatic amphibian declines worldwide over the past 40 years, most notably in moderate- and high-elevation  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Women who use a vaginal douche could be at a higher risk of exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals, according to a University of Michigan study that looked at the correlation between the use of female hygiene products and the levels of volatile organic compounds in women's blood. The study found a significant association between vaginal douching and higher blood concentration more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 16 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Inspired by a University of Michigan professor's recovery after a cycling crash, an innovative patch could bring the assessment of human joints into the 21st century. The patch uses electronic sensors to understand the functional range of motion as opposed to today's static measurements. Influenced by kirigami, the Japanese art of creating 3D structures from cut paper, the sensor  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Youth who are exposed to lead may have a harder time getting a good night's sleep, which may affect their cognitive abilities, according to a University of Michigan study in Mexico. "One of the most consistent adverse consequences of lead exposure in kids is poor neurocognitive outcomes. And we also know that suboptimal sleep is highly related to neurocognitive issues in kids," sa more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 17 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: When cells in our bodies need to move--to attack an infection or heal a wound, for example--cellular proteins send and receive a cascade of signals that directs the cells to the right place at the right time. It's a process cancer cells can hijack to spread to new tissues and organs. Now, a team of researchers led by the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute has shed ligh more PR

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, Oct. 14 -- Visteon, a provider of instrument clusters, head-up displays, information displays, infotainment, audio systems and telematics solutions, issued the following news release: Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) plans to release its third-quarter 2019 financial results prior to 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 24. The company will host a conference call for the investment community at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the results and related matters. The conference call also is more PR