Research Highlights
Lowering Hormones Could Improve IVF Live Birth Rates
MSU researchers reveal findings from a dual-purpose grant from the USDA and NIH to study assisted reproductive technologies for cattle and humans.
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.
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.
Immunotherapy Research Sees Promising Results in Shrinking Treatment-Resistant Cancer Tumors
Advancements in cancer research and treatment have resulted in great improvements in survival rates.