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A Vaccine to Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Driven by the overuse of antimicrobials, pathogens are quickly building up resistances to once-successful treatments.
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Uncovering a ‘Parallel Universe’ in Tomato Genetics

Michigan State University researchers have unraveled a surprising genetic mystery centered on sugars found in what gardeners know as “tomato tar.”
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Survey From MSU and Others Finds Positive Perceptions of Solar Projects

A new survey has found that for residents living within three miles of a large-scale solar development, positive attitudes outnumbered negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin.
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MSU Researchers Set New Standards and Show How a New Treatment Helps Patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers from Michigan State University say it is possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.
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Research Suggests Darker Side of Being Politically Confident

New research from Michigan State University suggests that those who feel self-confident about their political abilities are more likely to discriminate against those who hold opposing political views.
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Looking at How Electrons Move Within Protein Nanocrystals

Researchers believe that understanding how electrons move within small, natural systems could power a more sustainable future for our energy grid.
Tomato plants in planters

From Negative Results to New Discoveries

Photosynthesis is a complex process, involving many pathways and puzzle pieces working together to keep the organism alive.
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MSU Researchers Find More Action Needed to Prevent Arthritis

The prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms faced by patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is staggering, but not much is being done to address it.
Announcements
The Jenison Fund: Expanding Support Across MSU’s Research Community
The Jenison Fund’s latest round of awards underscores the breadth and impact of research at MSU.
OR&I Town Hall Outlines Ambitious Vision for Growth, Collaboration, and Research Impact at MSU
The event brought together OR&I staff and partners to discuss priorities for growth, highlight emerging opportunities, and reinforce the role research plays in improving lives in Michigan and beyond.
Newly Renovated $35M Plant Science Research Greenhouses Open
Michigan State University leadership hosted more than 100 stakeholders and friends of the university on May 14 to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated  MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex.  
Shipley Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
MSU photography faculty member Lara Shipley has been named a Guggenheim Fellow for the 2026 cohort. She will use her Fellowship to help finance an art project on wolves in Minnesota.
O’Halloran Named Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Thomas O’Halloran is among the 252 newest members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining a historic group that includes figures like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.
Spartan Researchers Convene for One Health Research Workshops
Faculty voices are helping shape the future of One Health Research at MSU, where interconnected health challenges meet collaborative, real-world solutions.