Sniffing Out Cancer with Locust Brains
Michigan State research shows insects can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells, which could help detect the disease earlier
Halos and Dark Matter: A Recipe for Discovery
About three years ago, Wolfgang “Wolfi” Mittig and Yassid Ayyad went looking for the universe’s missing mass, better known as dark matter, in the heart of an atom.
Zika Evades Early Pregnancy Protections
Michigan State researchers reveal a more complete picture of how sexual transmission of the Zika virus affects early embryo development.
Bacteria Versus Viruses
As antibiotic resistance challenges scientists to find new ways to treat bacterial infections, researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a new way for bacteria to defend themselves against viral infection.
How Prairies Can Help Farms and Nature
An MSU study 30-plus years in the making shows that converting strips of farmland to prairie brings environmental benefits without sacrificing crop yields.
MSU Announces Fulbright Student Awards for 2022-2023
Nine Michigan State University students and alumni have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2022-2023 academic year and four additional candidates have been named as alternates.
A Targeted and Personalized Approach to Fighting Cancer
Kurt Zinn and his team are researching and using radioisotopes to help reduce and treat cancer.
Giving Non-Speaking Autistic Individuals a Voice
Mariam Sayed is passionate about using her skills to help underserved francophone populations, and her current research helps autistic individuals communicate.
Reducing the Amount of Spilled Milk Caused by a Toxin
Researchers at Michigan State University have won a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development to determine what level of aflatoxin M1 is safe to ingest from milk to prevent unnecessary waste.