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Africa’s Ecosystems Are Becoming More Alike Than They Appear

Human-driven habitat fragmentation is making Africa’s ecosystems more alike, reshaping food webs and threatening biodiversity—even in protected areas.
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Researchers Receive Grant To Study AI, Digital Marketing in Plant Sales

Researchers at Michigan State University received a grant to study how AI and digital strategies can improve online plant sales. The project explores how personalization and AI-generated content influence consumer trust and purchasing behavior.
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Researchers Expand the Search for Hormone-Free Endometriosis Treatments

Researchers at Michigan State University are advancing the search for hormone-free endometriosis treatments. Their work explores repurposing existing drugs to reduce pain and improve fertility outcomes.
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Research Powers App To Build Early Movement Skills

Research from Michigan State University powers a new app helping young children build motor skills through short, engaging activities. The tool supports early development for families and educators.
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Study Links PFAS Exposure to Weaker Immune Response, Raising Water Protection Needs

Research from Michigan State University links PFAS exposure to a weaker immune response in adults. The findings highlight the need for stronger drinking water protections and reduced exposure.
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Examining the Link Between Newborn Hearing Tests and Autism Risk

Research from Michigan State University suggests newborn hearing tests may help identify early signs of autism risk. The findings could support earlier intervention and better outcomes for children.
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School of Social Work and Henry Ford Health’s Trauma Recovery Center Are Improving Holistic Healing

A partnership between Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health is strengthening trauma-informed care for survivors. The program supports more holistic healing through training and clinical practice.
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Research Tests Cooling Tech for Formula 1 Drivers

Research from Michigan State University tested cooling technologies for Formula 1 drivers to reduce heat stress. The findings help identify safer, more effective ways to protect driver performance and health.
Announcements
Luedtke Awarded 2026 NEOGEN Land Grant Prize
Michigan State University doctoral student Christian Luedtke has been awarded the 2026 NEOGEN Land Grant Prize, which recognizes graduate student research with the potential to advance scientific discovery while creating economic impact through practical applications.
Flint Awards Highest Civic Honor to MSU's Mona Hanna
MSU’s Mona Hanna received a key to the city of Flint in recognition of her transformative impact on public health and child advocacy.
Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments
The Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund has made its first investments, supporting two early-stage companies developing technologies to improve diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
Nwando Achebe Elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
MSU historian Nwando Achebe has been elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, recognizing her outstanding contributions to historical scholarship and African history.
FRIB Receives Genesis Mission Award for AI-Powered Research
FRIB and Argonne National Laboratory received a Genesis Mission Phase I award to develop artificial intelligence tools that could transform how heavy-ion accelerators and isotope separators are operated.
FRIB's Witek Nazarewicz Elected Foreign Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
FRIB chief scientist Witek Nazarewicz receives one of Poland’s highest scientific honors for his contributions to nuclear physics.