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Black-and-white image of a frightened woman pressed against a wall as a large, monster-like shadow looms next to her

The Monsters We Carry

MSU scholar Kinitra Brooks brings her expertise in Black horror, cultural anxiety and conjure traditions to a new National Geographic series on Disney+
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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.
Announcements
Spartans Helping Shape the Future of Literacy in Michigan
Three Spartans were recognized by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English for their leadership, teaching, and contributions to literacy education across Michigan.
Take a Second to See How MSU and U-M Partner Off the Field
Research collaborations, food drives, and community initiatives show how MSU and U-M are turning a historic rivalry into meaningful impact beyond the field.
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.