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November 30, 2017
Research by Jun Wu, assistant professor of molecular and integrative physiology and research assistant professor at the Life Sciences Institute, and colleagues found that cinnamaldehyde — the main ingredient in cinnamon — improves metabolic health and reduces obesity by acting directly on cells to start burning fat.
New York Post -
November 29, 2017
“We’re really excited to see the wildlife community that’s in Detroit, and we’re going to compare that to other parts throughout the state of Michigan,” said Nyeema Harris, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, regarding her three-month study using motion-sensing trail cameras in Detroit parks to see how the city’s animals live alongside humans.
Detroit Free Press -
November 29, 2017
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has more than 36 million followers on Twitter, used political humor and sarcasm to become broadly appealing and refashion his political style, according to a study of his tweets by Joyojeet Pal, assistant professor of information.
The Times of India -
November 29, 2017
Research by William Axinn, professor of sociology and public policy, and research professor at the Institute for Social Research, shows that women with little or no college are 2.5 times more likely to experience forced sex than women with college degrees.
USA Today -
November 28, 2017
Comments by Alexander Knysh, professor of Islamic studies, were featured in an article about Sufism, a mystical form of Islam that has increasingly come under violent attack, most recently last week at a mosque in Egypt where more than 300 people were killed.
The New York Times -
November 28, 2017
Yuri Zhukov, assistant professor of political science, and Nadiya Kostyuk, doctoral student in political science and public policy, co-wrote a column on the likelihood of cyberattacks in a U.S.-North Korea conflict.
The Washington Post -
November 28, 2017
Andrew Marshall, professor of anthropology, of ecology and evolutionary biology, and of environment and sustainability, was quoted in a story about efforts to discourage illegal logging in Borneo rain forests, which many cash-strapped residents rely upon to pay for medical care.
CNN -
November 21, 2017
It’s not just talk of politics that can cause conflict at holiday meals and family gatherings — it’s also the food itself, says Sarah Clark, associate research scientist in pediatrics and communicable diseases: “Whether it is preference or people adhering to a special diet, it certainly does seem to be more common today.”
National Public Radio -
November 21, 2017
Children who think they’re good at math, compared to their peers, probably are, says Pamela Davis-Kean, professor of psychology and research professor at the Institute for Social Research.
Radio New Zealand -
November 21, 2017
“The liberal arts allow graduates to both define and pursue success by developing a set of core competencies: clear and compelling communication skills, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and the ability to look at an issue from multiple angles,” said Andrew Martin, dean of LSA.
The Economic Times (India)
