A 24‑year‑old man became the first patient in Michigan to receive Lyfgenia, a one‑time gene therapy for sickle cell disease, at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

A suspected Iran‑linked cyberattack plunged Stryker into a global outage on March 11, locking staff out of systems and wiping some devices. Memphis offices are among those connected to the disruption.

A University of Michigan meta‑analysis finds human noise is disrupting bird behavior and lowering reproductive success — and researchers say simple fixes can help.

Henry Ford Health gave the state’s first off‑trial infusion of ROCTAVIAN on Jan. 15, using a one‑time gene therapy that could replace years of costly prophylaxis. The treatment and its $2.8M+ drug price raise difficult trade‑offs for patients and payers.

A Department of War designation plus state corridors and urban labs are positioning Michigan to capture more drone testing and manufacturing work.

University of Michigan activated two solar arrays on North Campus, part of a larger plan to reduce its carbon footprint and bolster renewable energy usage.

DTE Energy is installing smart reclosers in Detroit to reduce power outages and increase safety by detecting and de-energizing downed lines, aiming to halve outage duration by 2029.

Michigan State University researchers developed the "Sit Sense" chair, which automatically repositions patients to prevent pressure injuries, significantly aiding mobility-challenged patients and reducing healthcare burden.

Livonia Police used 'The Grappler', a new net-based tool, to safely stop a vehicle in a chase, highlighting the technology's controlled capability to end pursuits without causing erratic vehicle behavior.

Hurley Medical Center in Flint has adopted Abridge, an AI tool that transcribes doctor-patient conversations for easier note-taking, as reported by WNEM.

Detroit launches free "Motor City Tech Bars" offering computer support and digital literacy services to residents through the Department of Innovation and Technology.

PowerSchool suffered a data breach affecting multiple school districts, with student personal information exposed, but not SSNs or academic records. Districts are enhancing security in response.

Michigan's Department of Corrections is introducing TextBehind, a system requiring identity verification for mail senders to prisoners, aiming to reduce contraband.