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Released: 25-Apr-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Is Psychological Vulnerability Related to the Experience of Fraud in Older Adults?
Wayne State University Division of Research

Financial exploitation, particularly thefts and scams, are increasing at an alarming rate, particularly in older adults. This study examined this population and their vulnerability for experiencing fraud.

Released: 7-May-2013 11:00 AM EDT
New Research Technique Can Help Nanoparticles Deliver Drug Treatments
Wayne State University Division of Research

A Wayne State University researcher has successfully tested a technique that can lead to more effective use of nanoparticles as a drug delivery system.

Released: 14-May-2013 9:05 AM EDT
Researcher’s Technique Helps Robotic Vehicles Find Their Way, Help Humans
Wayne State University Division of Research

In a paper recently published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems, Weisong Shi, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science in the College of Engineering at Wayne State University, describes his development of a technique called LOBOT that provides accurate, real-time, 3-D positions in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Released: 23-May-2013 12:00 PM EDT
Understanding Differences in Job Commitment Types Can Lead to Better Correctional Employees
Wayne State University Division of Research

Commitment to the job by correctional staff members cannot be bought but must be earned by an organization, a Wayne State University researcher believes.

Released: 18-Jun-2013 4:50 PM EDT
Wayne State University Breakthrough Research of Essential Molecule Reveals Important Targets in Diabetes and Obesity
Wayne State University Division of Research

A research team led by Assia Shisheva, Ph.D., professor of physiology in Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, has made breakthrough advancements on a molecule that may provide more answers in understanding the precise molecular mechanisms by which insulin regulates glucose uptake in fat and muscle cells.

Released: 26-Jun-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Race Apparently a Factor in Sleep Apnea
Wayne State University Division of Research

A Wayne State University researcher has found that sleep apnea severity is higher among African-American men in certain age ranges, even after controlling for body mass index (BMI).

Released: 15-Jul-2013 9:40 AM EDT
Scientists Identify Neural Origins of Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women
Wayne State University Division of Research

A new study from neuroscientists at the Wayne State University School of Medicine provides the first novel insights into the neural origins of hot flashes in menopausal women in years. The study may inform and eventually lead to new treatments for those who experience the sudden but temporary episodes of body warmth, flushing and sweating.

Released: 5-Aug-2013 4:00 PM EDT
Study Finds That More Intestinal Cells Can Absorb Larger Particles
Wayne State University Division of Research

A new study reports that the small intestine uses more cells than scientists had realized to absorb microspheres large enough to contain therapeutic protein drugs, such as insulin. The finding in rats, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is potentially good news for developing a means for oral delivery of such drugs.

Released: 27-Aug-2013 12:00 PM EDT
New Surgical Tool May Help Sleep Apnea Sufferers
Wayne State University Division of Research

A Wayne State University researcher’s innovative use of a new tool may make surgery a more viable option for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).

Released: 20-Sep-2013 2:25 PM EDT
Followers' Actions Affect an Organization's Leadership Capacity
Wayne State University Division of Research

Members of an educational organization contribute to its leadership and can blend personal and social needs to help leaders encourage cooperation, a Wayne State University researcher has found.


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