Researcher Identifies Variability in Supermassive Black Hole in the Andromeda Galaxy
DiKerby, who’s also a member of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, and his collaborators examined 15 years of data collected by Chandra. Then, they pieced together a record of the X-ray light produced by a supermassive black hole in the Andromeda galaxy called M31 star or M31*.
Researchers Use ‘Smart’ Bomb Therapy to Destroy Breast Cancer
A wife and husband professor team at Michigan State University are collaborating with researchers at the University of California, Riverside to create a new light-activated “smart” bomb to treat aggressive breast cancer.
Engineers Create “Smart” System to Prevent Future Infrastructure Disasters
Michigan State University researchers have developed a “deploy-and-forget” system that combines sensors with artificial intelligence, or AI, to assess the health of infrastructure like bridges, roads and dams, before and after events that could damage them.
How MSU Research Strengthens Michigan’s $6B Grape Industry
Grapevines are highly susceptible to plant viruses. In fact, grapevines commonly host multiple plant viruses — sometimes multiple viruses infect a single vine. That’s why Michigan State University researchers are working to keep vineyards healthy and productive.
Researchers Make Progress Toward Non-hormonal Treatment for Endometriosis
New findings from a team that includes MSU researchers points the way to developing new non-hormonal therapies which could be a game changer for endometriosis patients, some of whom wait seven to 10 years for a diagnosis.
U.S. Department of Energy Approves Start of High Transmission Beam Line Project at FRIB
On 24 February, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) approved the start of execution of a $49.7 million instrument at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).
MSU Museum and GEL Lab Secure HARP Grant for Gaming Exhibition
The MSU Museum and the Games for Entertainment and Learning (GEL) Lab have been awarded the prestigious 2025 Humanities and Arts Research Program Large-Scale Development Grant to support the creation of Game Changers, an immersive exhibition exploring the societal, cultural and technological impact of video games.
Study Reveals Dopamine’s Unexpected Role in Memory Devaluation
New research out of Michigan State University expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards. The study — published in the open access journal Communications Biology — opens new avenues for understanding dopamine’s role in the brain.
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