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Sensor for Seniors: Fixing a Hidden Flaw in Wearable Technology

MSU engineers developed AdapSkin, a wearable sensor that improves gesture recognition accuracy in older adults from about 60% to more than 97%, making prosthetics and rehabilitation technology more reliable.
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Vocational Interests Predict Life Outcomes, Even for Adults

An 11-year MSU study found that vocational interests continue to predict career success, relationships and community involvement throughout adulthood, suggesting they play a much larger role in shaping people’s lives than previously believed.
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Humanizing the Science: W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Artist-in-Residence Program Marks Fifth Year

The Farmscapes to Forests Artist-in-Residence Program at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station is marking its fifth year by bringing artists and scientists together to use art to humanize ecological research and deepen public connections to the natural world.
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Medical Simulation Center Transformed Into Immersive Theatre Production

MSU Theatre transformed a healthcare simulation center into an immersive production of Mary Jane, allowing audiences to step inside the story of a mother caring for her chronically ill son and highlighting the human side of caregiving and healthcare.
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New Project Works To Increase Stakeholder Involvement in Psychosis Research

A new MSU-led project funded by PCORI will involve people living with psychosis, caregivers and clinicians in shaping schizophrenia research, focusing on recovery, well-being and quality of life rather than symptom reduction alone.
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Scientists Uncover Unconventional Role for Mitochondria in Male Fertility

Researchers discovered that mitochondria do more than produce energy. They also help organize key molecules needed for healthy sperm development, offering new insights into male fertility and infertility.
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What Seedling Census Tell Us About the Future of Michigan’s Forests

After tracking nearly 189,000 tree seedlings for 25 years, MSU researchers found that climate change may reshape Michigan’s forests, with some tree species thriving and others becoming less common in the future.
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Fighting Bacteria Effectively Without Antibiotics

Researchers developed a light-activated antibacterial material that kills bacteria without antibiotics, offering a potential new way to reduce infections in hospitals, medical devices and public spaces.
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.
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.
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.
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.