A New Tool to Fight Cancer, Infections, Addiction
A soccer ball-shaped, nanoparticle-sized vaccine delivery platform called Q-Beta might hold the key to unlocking treatments for any number of viruses and diseases — from cancers to infections and even opioid addiction — thanks to the work of a research team that got its start at Michigan State University.
MSU, PSU Redefine Gut Microbe Benefits from Bile Salts
Bile acids are linked to our full-body health, can act as drugs and are some of the best studied molecules in the history of biochemistry.
Key Mental Health Services Could Reduce Jail Time
Counties could save money and keep more people out of jail by improving access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services, according to a study led by a Michigan State University College of Human Medicine professor.
Internationally Recognized MSU Art Faculty Explore Imagination Beyond Fantasy in Triennial Exhibition
Works from internationally recognized faculty in the Michigan State University Department of Art, Art History and Design, or AAHD, on display at the MSU Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum as part of the department’s triennial exhibition.
Discovery Led by MSU Researchers Can Reduce Harmful Chemicals Produced in Fried Potatoes
In a breakthrough for the snack food industry, a team of scientists led by Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes.
Illuminating the Source-Sink Balancing Act of Photosynthetic ‘Tiny Green Bacteria’
Cyanobacteria are little green microorganisms that photosynthesize, like plants and algae do, but with stark differences in how they function.
How to Stop the Human Waste Problem on Michigan Beaches
Throughout the state, several lakeshores have temporarily closed, often due to E. coli contamination and Joan Rose says the source of some of that contamination is human waste from septic tanks.
MSU Researchers Create More Realistic Synthetic Human Mini Hearts
Thanks to advancements in the development of patented synthetic human-like hearts first created at Michigan State, researchers can study human heart development and congenital heart disease on highly accurate models.
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