U-M innovation may shed light on cause of cancer, nerve damage

A tiny device developed by University of Michigan scientists has made the impossible possible - using the tiny nano-voltmeter, scientists have been able to measure the electric field inside a cell.

Danotek to double staff next year

Danotek Motion Industries LLC is generating more than power - the company will double its eight-member staff in the next year, adding a total of 141 employees over the next five years.

Ann Arbor Accuri to hire 88 over five years

You may not know what a cytometer does, but here's what it means for one Michigan company: jobs, growth, expansion.

Ann Arbor strives for energy efficiency with Energy Challenge Awards Program

As if Tree Town could become any greener, Ann Arbor found a new way with its Energy Challenge Awards Program. The program awards companies that become more energy efficient or utilize renewable energies. Winners receive a plaque, public recognition from the city and the added savings from using less energy.

Ypsilanti looks to add more bike lanes on Forest Avenue

Another bike lane is heading for Ypsilanti. The City Council approved putting in a new bike lane along West Forest Avenue between College Place and Norris Street. It expected to be in and available by this spring.

MDOT looking for input on state’s five-year transportation plan

Everyone has an opinion about Michigan's transportation when they're driving. Now the state is soliciting those opinions through a comment period on its five-year plan.

U-M Regents to review Law School addition plans, green initiative report

The University of Michigan is looking at taking steps to make its buildings bigger and greener today. The university's Board of Regents will review a proposed expansion of the law school and a report about making the school's facilities more environmentally friendly.

U-M business center aims to pair businesses, expertise

A University of Michigan Business Engagement Center has a clear mission – to match university expertise with business and industry researchers.

Made In Michigan: Indie Film

Technology and the Internet have created incredible opportunities for budding moviemakers and Michigan has no shortage of dedicated film artists. But building an industry from scratch means keeping the talent here. Metromode introduces you to a few indie filmmakers determined to find success and stay local.

Ann Arbor company’s database licensed by AstraZeneca

Multi-national pharmaceutical company AstroZeneca has licensed a database created by Ann Arbor start-up Compendia Bioscience, Inc., created for cancer profiling.

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