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- 1Wayne State to host James M. Pierce Memorial Lecture on Oct. 9▼James M. Pierce Memorial Lecture set for Oct. 9
Wayne State University has announced that the James M. Pierce Memorial Lecture will take place on October 9. The annual lecture honors Pierce, and details of the speaker and topic are expected from the university. Local academic audiences are noting the upcoming event on the university calendar.
- 2Wayne State chemist reveals how nature senses carbon monoxide▼From silent killer to cellular fuel: Wayne State chemist unlocks nature’s carbon monoxide sensors
A Wayne State University chemist has published research explaining how organisms naturally detect carbon monoxide, a gas long known as a silent killer but also used as cellular fuel by some microbes. The work details the biological sensors that recognize the molecule, offering insight that could inform future research in biochemistry and gas-sensing technology.
- 3Wayne State PhD student wins NIH grant for Down syndrome leukemia research▼Wayne State doctoral student receives NIH support for research into childhood leukemia associated with Down syndrome
A Wayne State University doctoral student has received support from the National Institutes of Health to fund research into childhood leukemia associated with Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome face a significantly higher risk of developing leukemia, and the NIH funding will help advance studies aimed at understanding and potentially treating the disease. The award highlights Wayne State's growing biomedical research profile.
- 4Wayne State named finalist for 2026 APLU innovation award▼Wayne State named 2026 APLU Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards finalist
Wayne State University has been named a finalist for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities' 2026 Innovation & Economic Prosperity Awards, which recognize universities for their role in driving economic growth and community impact. The announcement was made by the university, which highlighted the recognition as a marker of its work in innovation and regional economic development.
- 5Wayne State chemist reveals how nature senses carbon monoxide▼From silent killer to cellular fuel: Wayne State chemist unlocks nature’s carbon monoxide sensors | Newswise
A Wayne State University chemist has published research explaining how organisms detect carbon monoxide, a gas better known as a deadly poison but also used by cells as a signalling and energy-related molecule. The work, reported via Newswise, looks at the natural molecular sensors that respond to carbon monoxide, shedding light on how biology turns a toxic gas into a useful cellular fuel. Further details of the findings and their implications are limited.
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Winona State University's Warriors are set to travel to Wayne State for an upcoming matchup, according to the university's athletics department. The announcement concerns the team's next road trip in its schedule. No further details about the opponent, date, or stakes were provided in the announcement.