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Rethinking Education Policy for Rural America

MSU researchers highlight the need for education policies that better reflect the diversity and needs of rural communities.
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Magnetic Clues Help Explain How Elements Form in Stars

The results of an experiment at the FRIB answer a fundamental question about the structure of atomic nuclei and, ultimately, how different elements are formed in space.
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New Tool May Unlock Notable Regenerative Biology Mystery

MSU researchers have developed a powerful new research tool that allows them to remove gut neurons in zebrafish and watch them regenerate in real time.
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Pandemic Detour Leads to Clues About a Mysterious Disease

New research reveals how ecosystems, climate and human activity shape the risk of Buruli ulcer, offering insights into a disease that has puzzled scientists for decades.
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MSU Research Provides New Insights Into Rare Pediatric Lung Disease

MSU researchers are providing new insights into the genetic causes of pediatric pulmonary hypertension, a rare and devastating lung disease.
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Radiology Professor Develops Battery-Free Sensor for Neural and Cardiovascular Disease Detection

MSU associate professor Chunqi Qian, Ph.D., is developing a wireless, battery-free sensor that can detect early-stage changes linked to brain and heart diseases before they become severe.
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Nutritional and Mental Health in Young Children Is the Focus of MSUCOM Global Research

Two MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine professors are working to improve the nutritional and mental health of children and their mothers in Africa through global research.
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Grant Helps Kids with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Become More Active and Social

MSU College of Nursing researcher Patty West received a $507,000 NIH grant to develop a virtual reality-based physical activity intervention for adolescents with intellectual disabilities.
Announcements
MSU Museum Celebrates 25 Years as Michigan’s First Smithsonian Affiliate
The MSU Museum is celebrating 25 years as Michigan’s first Smithsonian Affiliate, a partnership that has connected communities with nationally recognized exhibitions, educational programs, and research opportunities.
Stabenow Shares Vision for Future of Food and Farm Policy at MSU
Two-time MSU graduate Debbie Stabenow returned to campus to deliver the Stuckman Lecture, reflecting on decades of public service and her vision for the future of food and farming.
Nwando Achebe Elected Overseas Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters
MSU historian Nwando Achebe has been elected an Overseas Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters which is one of the highest honors bestowed by Nigeria's premier scholarly organization for the humanities, arts, and literature.
NIH Awards Multi-University Team Over $4M to Improve Women’s Health
A $4.6 million NIH award is supporting an MSU-led research team working to improve women’s health through advanced computer models that account for hormonal changes across the lifespan.
Q&A with Nick Miller, Director of Business Connect at the MSU Innovation Center
In this Q&A, Nick Miller, director of Business Connect at the MSU Innovation Center, shares insights on the value of industry-sponsored research, resources available to help faculty connect with corporate partners, and steps researchers can take to initiate successful collaborations.
MSU Maintains High Ranking for Research by Washington Monthly
Washington Monthly ranked MSU among the nation’s top research universities, recognizing its research strength, doctoral education, and faculty accomplishments.