DETROIT - Researchers at the Wayne State University School of Medicine have developed a novel screening tool that can differentiate between sarcoidosis and tuberculosis antigens. It could lead to earlier reliable diagnosis and treatment of both diseases, and may aid in the development or evaluation of a tuberculosis vaccine. The non-invasive technique is now pending
LANSING - Governor Rick Snyder's administration is proposing a three-step, more stringent process for utilities looking to build new plants, Valerie Brader, advisor to Snyder, told the Michigan House Energy Policy Committee on Wednesday. Brader, in a presentation to the committee, said Snyder is proposing a three-step process that would first involve a statewide analysis
ERLANGER, Ky. - Toyota has earned its 11th consecutive ENERGY STAR Part of the Year award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. Toyota employees almost 43,000 team members across 14 North America manufacturing plants. It's pro-environment efforts have saved nearly $600 million since benchmarking
WASHINGTON - There's a new way for Michigan residents to find out who in Congress is standing up for clean air and their health: The NRDC Action Fund Wednesday unveiled a website that lets users track dirty votes by members of Congress and campaign contributions from polluting industries. The website names nine members of the
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan talk about Pure Michigan�s very successful ad campaign, Tech Jobs in Washtenaw County, Makers Movement, a new section at MITechNews.Com. To listen, click on MITechNews.Com
DETROIT � There's a new audio podcast program aimed at women who work in technology and as entrepreneurs. It's called Digital Divas. The program made its debut in late February. To listen to the first Digital Divas podcast, click on DigitalDivas3
DETROIT - Digital Diva, Amanda Lewan, attends SXSW to capture exciting interviews with Women in Technology. This podcast features three short diverse discussions with women focused on: Large Scale 3D Printing, The "Internet of Everything" Bra & "Detected the Movie," and even the new .CLUB domain name extension. To listen click on DigitalDivas3.Com
DETROIT - Science and math whiz kid Monica Wheat, one of the founders of Digerati Girls, a program focused on helping girls develop careers in digital and digital entrepreneurship, also is the Detroit lead for a new effort connecting investors and entrepreneurs called the Pipeline Fellowship Program. She discusses all of these projects in the
SOUTHFIELD - On Episode 5 of the Digital Divas we visit with Rosemary Bayer, an engineer by training and a leader by nature. Rosemary is the co-founder and Chief Inspiration Officer for ardentCause L3C, the first low profit, limited liability company in Michigan, a "for profit company with a non-profit soul." She is also a
LANSING - As speculation about Governor Rick Snyder mounting a presidential bid continues to swirl, Snyder on Thursday will depart for Nevada to begin a three-day swing that includes two major events on the national political calendar. Snyder will first travel to Nevada, which is one of the first four states to hold a primary