ANN ARBOR - MichBio, the association for Michigan's biosciences industry, Monday announced the names of the winning applicants for its Emerging Biosciences Showcase on Nov. 18, the first day of its statewide Expo. The purpose of the Showcase is to introduce venture capital firms from around the country to biosciences start-ups emerging in Michigan. The
GRAND RAPIDS - Van Andel Institute researchers have found that when chromosomes stick together during the cell division process, an outcome known as somatic chromosome pairing, the result in two types of kidney cancer is disruption of a gene critical for cellular response to changes in oxygen levels. Somatic chromosome pairing may be present in
WASHINGTON, D.C - Ann Arbor-based NanoBio Corp. has demonstrated a new approach to treating nail fungus 50 times stronger than previous treatments. NB-002 has demonstrated a new topical approach to healing nail fungus by penetrating skin pores and diffusing through the skin that surrounds the entire nail plate, according to a study conducted by NanoBio.
LANSING - As part of her drive to make energy a leading factor in an economic turnaround for Michigan, Governor Jennifer Granholm on Monday issued an executive order converting the Department of Labor and Economic Growth into the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth. Granholm also announced that Skip Pruss, who has been her
TROY - Automation Alley on Monday announced the initial results from their recent trade mission to Brazil are in, and have far exceeded expectations. "While in Brazil, our participants and companies had the opportunity to meet with leading partners, suppliers and investors interested in Southeast Michigan products and services," said Ken Rogers, executive director. "We
TROY - The Detroit Symphony Web Site, designed by Media Genesis, was named best of show at Troy Chamber Helen eWards For Web Excellence. "We received nearly 200 nominations from across the state," said 2008 Committee Chair Tracy-Ann Palmer of Palmer National. "One thing is clear, there is incredible talent right here in Michigan and
LANSING - Michigan is virtually the only state among 15 large and medium-sized states in the United States to have not seen significant drops in revenues in the last full fiscal quarter, a national group that studies state budgets said Monday, but in part that is because Michigan has already dealt with reduced revenues through
LANSING - Between the economic incentives for supporters and the religious fervor of opponents, Proposal 2008-2 to expand embryonic stem cell research has attracted the most cash to its battle among the two ballot issues, according to campaign finance reports filed Friday. Total spending on the proposal could top $10 million as the two sides
AUBURN HILLS - In a letter to employees, Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli said will slash 5000 jobs by Dec. 31, including 300 who were fired Friday morning. Nardelli said the cuts are necessary because of the deep downturn in the economy and the tightening credit situation, which are choking off auto sales, the Wall Street
DETROIT - Compuware said late Thursday that its fiscal second-quarter profit fell to $21.6 million, or 8 cents a share, from $37.4 million, or 13 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Analysts surveyed by FactSet Research estimated a quarterly profit of 9 cents a share. Revenue fell to $269.8 million from $302 million last