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Michigan State researchers reveal a more complete picture of how sexual transmission of the Zika virus affects early embryo development.

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.

An MSU study 30-plus years in the making shows that converting strips of farmland to prairie brings environmental benefits without sacrificing crop yields.

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.

Kurt Zinn and his team are researching and using radioisotopes to help reduce and treat cancer.

Mariam Sayed is passionate about using her skills to help underserved francophone populations, and her current research helps autistic individuals communicate.

Advancements in cancer research and treatment have resulted in great improvements in survival rates.

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.

Alex Wright is helping conservationists optimize data collection to answer complex biodiversity questions at large scales.

Kurt R. Zinn, D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D., was recruited to the new Institute of Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) in August of 2017 under the Global Impact Initiative. He is a Professor of Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and Small Animal Clinical Sciences, with appointments in the Colleges of Engineering, Human Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine.

This presentation provides an overview of the research being conducted in his lab, how his team is leveraging the assets of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, and the connections he is making to MSU's health care partners across the state.