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State OK’s Breaks For Projects Adding 1,119 Jobs, Investing $173M

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of state incentives to five business expansions and four community improvement projects across the state that are expected to generate $173 million in new investments and add 1,119 new jobs.

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Matt’s Favorites: Cockroach Evolution, Google Street View Hits Galapagos, China A Nation Of Hackers, And More

So what’s wonderful, weird and wacky in the world of high technology? Sit down and take a deep breath, you may not believe some of these.

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A scanning electron microscope picture of a cancer cell. Uncredited photo from Wikimedia Commons

Clinical Trial Tests Targeting Prostate Cancer Treatment

A new clinical trial is testing whether targeting treatments to a genetic anomaly can lead to better treatments for prostate cancer. The trial, led by investigators at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, is being conducted at 11 sites throughout the country.

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Gentherm Introduces Heated And Ventilated Chair For Global Office Furnishings Market

Gentherm Inc. (NASDAQ: THRM), a developer of thermal management technologies, announced that it has introduced a new heated and ventilated chair for the office market last week at Interzum Cologne 2013.

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TV Pilot, Web Series Get Film Incentives

The Michigan Film Office announced Thursday the pilot for new a cable television series and the second season of the Internet program Detroit Rubber have been approved for film incentives from the state.

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New UM, St. Joseph Mercy Collaboration Offers Ann Arbor Area Specialized Geriatric Care

In a joint effort to improve health outcomes for the region’s older adult patient population, the University of Michigan Health System and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor will collaborate to open a medical care unit specializing in geriatric care.

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Ricardo-Led Tactical Truck Demo Delivers 72% Better Fuel Economy

After two years of on-the-ground testing, the Fuel-Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator from Van Buren Township-based Ricardo Inc. has proven to be as good as the simulation models projected, according to data analyzed by the multi-industry consultancy for engineering, technology, project innovation and strategy.

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