Research
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May 26, 2015
Online survey researchers should be cautious with trick questions
New studies suggest that researchers should be careful with setting “trap” questions for respondents for the sake of accurate research.
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May 22, 2015
Homicides have life-changing impact on young black men in Baltimore
As Baltimore continues to face increased violence since the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, new research by the University of Michigan paints a picture of the individual toll of homicide in the beleaguered city.
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May 22, 2015
Tight family budget may lessen impact of food commercials on children
Young children in households with no financial restraints may be at risk for poor eating habits by watching television commercials about fast food, sugary drinks and salty snacks.
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May 22, 2015
U-M part of report on how to support collaborative research
Two U-M researchers have contributed to a new report from the National Science Foundation that analyzes how to create the most effective scientific teams.
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May 22, 2015
University researchers share grant to study online learning
U-M researchers will share in a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to study virtual schooling in Florida.
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May 19, 2015
Urine-based test improves on PSA for detecting prostate cancer
A new urine-based test has improved prostate cancer detection compared with traditional detection models based on PSA levels.
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May 12, 2015
Are those jerks at work dragging you down?
New research at U-M indicates jerks at work can do more than make you feel bad — they drag down the job performance of people who interact with them.
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May 11, 2015
New websites for Office of Research improve access to resources
The Office of Research has completed a major overhaul of the university’s central suite of research websites, providing better access to information and resources.
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May 6, 2015
Naturally occurring amino acid could improve oral health
A common amino acid found naturally in foods breaks down dental plaque and could help prevent cavities and gum disease, researchers at U-M and Newcastle University have discovered.
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May 1, 2015
U-M scientists observe deadly dance between nerves and cancer cells
In certain types of cancer, nerves and cancer cells enter an often lethal and intricate waltz where cancer cells and nerves move toward one another and eventually engage in such a way that the cancer cells enter the nerves.
