Seeding the Field
Today, Arabidopsis thaliana is used in plant labs at Michigan State University and around the world. It's led to major discoveries in their labs and the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory. And it all began with a husband-and-wife team who would help pioneer Arabidopsis research at Michigan State University.
Lake Michigan Study Shows Increase in Structures to Combat Rising Water Levels
New research from Michigan State University Assistant Professor Ethan Theuerkauf, decided to document the increase of shoreline armoring in response to rising lake levels and its associated effects on coastal erosion.
‘Wasteful’ Plant Process Makes a Key Prenatal Vitamin
New research from Michigan State University reveals that photorespiration — long considered a wasteful process — is essential for producing a crucial nutrient for preventing birth defects.
The Mint Blueprint: Unlocking Plant Chemistry to Fight Pests, Microbes and More
While unraveling the genetic makeup of a mint relative called ground oak, MSU biochemists discovered it sported a truly massive genome — nearly as large as our own — as well as an extra-large gene cluster and four sets of chromosomes.
‘Nexus’ Exhibit Features Work by Artists Who Help Shape MSU’s Arts Community
Michigan State University’s Department of Art, Art History and Design, or AAHD, is shining a spotlight on the creative work of its academic staff, offering the public a look into the lives and practices of the artists who help shape MSU’s arts community.
Study Finds Accessible Wireless Ultrasounds Are Accurate
With the start of both collegiate and professional sports, injuries are inevitable — and when they do happen, getting fast, reliable results can make all the difference. Researchers at Michigan State University found that wireless ultrasound devices, which are smaller and more portable compared to standard machines, can provide athletic trainers and other medical professionals with similar information.
What Obituaries Reveal About a Life Well-Lived
What constitutes a life well-lived? A new Michigan State University-led study is turning to a common cultural artifact to find out: the obituary. This research introduces a new framework for the psychological study of legacy by shifting focus from how individuals wish to be remembered to how they are actually remembered by others.
Shampoo-Like Gel Could Help Chemo Patients Keep Their Hair
Cancer fighters know that losing their hair is often part of the battle, but Michigan State University researchers have developed a shampoo-like gel that has been studied in animal models and could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment.
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