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Research Explores Deer-Targeted Treatment to Reduce Ticks

MSU researchers are exploring whether treating white-tailed deer could reduce tick populations and help lower the risk of tick-borne diseases.
Ken Moon (left), MSU research assistant, and A.J. Robison (right)

Anorexia Risk May Begin Outside the Brain, New Study Suggests

MSU researchers found that people with anorexia were nearly four times as likely to carry potentially damaging variants of a fat-storage gene, pointing to a new direction for research.
A picture of Thelma Madzima gathering maize leaf samples

How to Survive a Drought

MSU plant biologist Thelma Madzima is studying how crops respond to drought, heat, and other stresses to help develop plants better equipped for extreme weather.
Three members from the Hardisty team gathered around a submersible metal cage with four plastic collection tubes

Underwater Sinkholes Could Reveal the Great Lakes’ Hidden History

MSU researchers are studying sediments from underwater sinkholes to uncover the Great Lakes’ past and help guide future restoration efforts.
Campylobacter found on chicken

Your Gut Makes a Molecule That Fights a Leading Cause of Food Poisoning

MSU researchers discovered that a molecule naturally produced by gut bacteria can inhibit a leading cause of food poisoning, pointing to potential new ways to fight infection.
Juvenile lake sturgeon swim in their holding tank at the Black River Sturgeon Rearing Facility

25 Years of Sturgeon Research: MSU Celebrates Conservation Success at Black Lake

Twenty-five years of research at Black Lake have helped MSU scientists better understand lake sturgeon and develop strategies to restore populations across Michigan.
Spotted lanternfly on a tree

MSU Extension Helping Michiganders as Spotted Lanternfly Spreads in State

Through research, workshops, and hands-on resources, MSU Extension is helping Michigan communities prepare for and respond to the spread of spotted lanternfly.
A “Mental Health Matters” button pin rests on a bush beside a road

Youth Voices Shape Researcher's Approach to Suicide Prevention in Juvenile Detention

An MSU-led study is adapting a national suicide prevention framework for juvenile detention, using insights from young people with lived experience to guide the approach.
Announcements
MSU Scientist Bruno Basso Honored for Contributions to Agronomic Research
The American Society of Agronomy and partnering scientific societies are recognizing MSU’s Bruno Basso for research that has transformed modern agricultural practices.
Physiology Professor Receives Mayo Clinic Early-Career Alumni Award
Erica Wehrwein’s work at MSU is advancing physiology education by helping students connect complex biological systems to real-world health and medicine.
MSU, Michigan Tech Partner to Advance Dual-Use Technologies That Improve Everyday Life
MSU and Michigan Tech are partnering to advance technologies that address national security challenges while benefiting areas such as health, energy, and manufacturing.
Teena Gerhardt Named 2027 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow
MSU mathematician Teena Gerhardt has been named a 2027 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the field.
North Wind Leaders Join MSU to Explore Dual-Use Innovation and National Security
From AI and advanced computing to workforce development and technology transfer, leaders from North Wind and MSU explored how collaboration across academia, industry, and government can accelerate dual-use innovation and strengthen national security.
Agnieszka Sorensen Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Dense Nuclear Matter
Using machine learning, theoretical modeling, and experimental data, MSU researcher Agnieszka Sorensen is working to better understand dense nuclear matter and the universe’s strong force.