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Synthetic Biologics Inc. (NYSE Amex: SYN), a developer of synthetic DNA-based therapeutics and medicines for serious illnesses, announced that patient enrollment has been completed in a Phase II clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Synthetic Biologics' proprietary oral formulation of estriol (Trimesta) for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Everist Genomics, a rapidly growing personalized medicine company, today announced the launch of the world's first comprehensive companion diagnostics and prognostics portfolio to improve early diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with colorectal cancer.
A University of Michigan cell biologist and his colleagues have identified a potential drug that speeds up trash removal from the cell's recycling center, the lysosome.
The latest staffing, leadership and boardroom changes at Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Advanced Photonix Inc. said Monday it had signed a value-added reseller agreement for its T-Gauge industrial terahertz gauging system with Waltham, Mass.-based Thermo Fisher Scientific for its line of Thermo Scientific Web and metal gauges.
Merit Network Inc. announced Wednesday the selection of Juniper Networks and Cisco Systems Inc. as Ethernet routing and switching hardware vendors for Merit's REACH-3MC broadband stimulus project.
A high school principal in Ann Arbor is warning parents and students about the dangers of something called the "cinnamon challenge."
NEW, Nonprofit Enterprsie at Work, Tuesday announced a grant of $50,000 from the DTE Energy Foundtaion through its LEAD Program, which focuses on "initiatives that improve the strength, stability, sustainability, and leadership of the nonprofit sector."
New business won by Michigan's technology-focused companies
The Ann Arbor-based customer experience analytics firm ForeSee Monday released a report that shows daily deal sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial increase awareness of a business, attract new customers, and encourage repeat business.
City Council member Sabre Brierre drew up a resolution which instructs the city attorney to back on efforts to shut down marijuana dispensaries.
Rubicon Genomics Inc. said Friday it had selected Plymouth-based Velesco Pharmaceutical Services to manufacture the TransPlex RNA amplification kits it will be supplying for breast cancer diagnostics manufactured by Agendia.
The University of Michigan Health System says a physician has been removed from duty after the family of a 19-year-old man reported he was hit by the doctor while getting treatment for a gunshot wound.
It's not a sport normally discussed at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, but their ballroom dancing team holds the top title in the country.
Fifty million years ago, India slammed into Eurasia, a collision that gave rise to the tallest landforms on the planet, the Himalaya Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau. Now, a University of Michigan researcher has an idea when the upheaval will end.
The city of Ann Arbor recently launched a new data and information Web site for water resources within the City of Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor's XanEdu Publishing Inc., a provider of customizable course materials, and Irvington, N.Y.-based Flat World Knowledge, the largest publisher of expert-authored and peer-reviewed open college textbooks, announced today that they are partnering to offer a flexible way for educators to provide students with low-cost textbook and course pack alternatives.
Merit Network Inc. has reached an agreement with Iron Mountain-based CCI Systems to become a provider of MeritVoice.
New business won by Michigan's technology-focused industries
Staff Sergeant Ahmed Kousay Altaie was an Army interpreter who was born in Iraq, but resided in the Ann Arbor area.
Steve Thiry, a family physician with IHA Ann Arbor family medicine says if left unchecked, stress could pose a health risk.
Ann Arbor-based Molecular Imaging Inc. announced Friday that it has closed its Series A financing round, originally targeted for $8.5 million, at $9.9 million.
One in five households with children in poverty are surviving on the cash equivalent of a half gallon of milk per person per day in a given month.
The hot tub first was noticed Saturday, had visitors the next two days, but was gone Monday night.
Several executives with long experience in maximizing the value of intellectual property have formed Apogee Insights Group, an intellectual property advisory firm.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Police in Dearborn, Michigan, are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen on Wednesday, officials said.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Severe storms are moving through the northern portion of Southeast Michigan on Sunday evening, prompting weather warnings in parts.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
The Swatch store at the Somerset Collection mall in Troy, Michigan, has canceled a product release event after an estimated crowd of hundreds of people gathered for it early Saturday, according to police.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Things will feel very different by mid-week
The Berkley Department of Public Safety is seeking evidence after around 100 pamphlets were found at homes on Saturday. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter described the flyers as "hateful and cowardly."
Detroit Pistons players say they're prepared ahead of their playoff game Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Matt Finkel shares how the the team is feeling ahead of Game 7 and Julia Avant speaks with fans who are hopeful the Pistons can advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
The Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers will battle at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. The winner advances to the Eastern Conference finals. The manager of McShane's Irish Pub in downtown Detroit said she's making sure their draft beer is stocked up for the game.
Video from Michigan State Police shows the moments a patrol car was rear-ended and a trooper jumping out of the way of the crash, a water gun prank in Davison Township nearly turned deadly and other top stories for the night of May 16, 2026.