DETROIT - Backed by several grants from the National Institutes of Health, James Granneman, professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences and pathology in Wayne State University's School of Medicine, is examining the nature of how fatty acids link obesity and diabetes. As people become obese, their adipose tissue, which stores energy from food, loses its
LANSING - After months of wondering whether their party would be able to mount a credible challenge to Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2012, Republicans exulted Tuesday with the news that former U.S. Rep. Peter Hoekstra has changed his mind and will run. No official word came from Hoekstra or anyone on his behalf,
TROY - FISHER/UNITECH is now offering the new Fortus 250mc Production 3D Printer from Stratasys, the company's first cross-over system, combining the ease-of-use and affordability of a Dimension with the control of Insight Software. Insight Software drives the Fortus line of 3D Production Systems, and empowers users with added control of build speed, part accuracy
LANSING - A study released by the Union of Concerned Scientists said Midwestern states can create renewable energy more easily than other places in the world, revitalizing the economy and create a healthier environment. The report, "A Bright Future for the Heartland: Powering the Midwest Economy" shows that if Michigan tapped its potential to produce
LANSING - The Michigan Economic Growth Authority Tuesday approved four brownfield redevelopment projects, a High Technology MEGA tax credit for a company choosing to locate in Michigan and amended several prior agreements that could generate $198.2 million in new investment and create 1,142 job. ?Today?s actions will help transform blighted, contaminated or functionally obsolete properties
LANSING - The Department of Treasury issued a requirement Tuesday that gasoline retailers prepay sales tax on gas at 21.3 cents a gallon, the highest level in history, a day after Treasury officials met with oil industry representatives urging a change in the prepayment law so that the state gets more revenue and station owners
ANN ARBOR ? Bankrupt Borders Group Inc said Monday it has canceled its auction and will sell itself to a group of liquidators. The No. 2 US bookseller announced the decision, saying it was not able to reach a deal for a going-concern sale to salvage its 400 remaining stores and 11,000 jobs. A liquidation
WASHINGTON DC - The Pentagon elaborated on its plans to defend privately-owned Internet servers owned by banks, transportation and utility companies, and other key firms from electronic attacks, a proposal that has raised privacy concerns in the past. "Our assessment is that cyberattacks will be a significant component of any future conflict, whether it involves
WASHINGTON DC - The US Transportation Security Agency violated federal law when installing controversial full-body scanners in U.S. airports without following proper procedures, a federal appeals court ruled. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., rejected arguments from the Obama administration that the TSA was exempt from laws requiring federal agencies to first
LANSING ? The Michigan Economic Development Corporation Monday announced it has launched a new talent portal on its website designed to help skilled professionals connect with employers. ?Creating more opportunities for employers to find the employees and resources they need to support business growth leads to economic growth,? MEDC President and CEO Mike Finney said.