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Mutant Group B Strep Strains Explain Infections in Newborns

A new study explains how Group B Strep can still infect newborns despite antibiotic treatment. Researchers identified fast-mutating bacterial strains that help the infection survive. The findings could lead to improved prevention and treatment.
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Study: Emotional Support Reduces Incarceration Risk for Foster Youth

A new study finds emotional support reduces incarceration risk for youth in foster care. Strong social networks help ease the transition into adulthood. The findings highlight the importance of stable, supportive relationships.
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Michigan Sen. Cherry Highlights Research Innovation as Key to Agriculture Industry Success

Michigan Sen. John Cherry says research innovation is key to Michigan’s agriculture industry. He emphasized the need for continued public investment. These efforts support long-term growth and food access.
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Williamson Partners on Grand River Community Art Installation

Williamson partnered to develop an exhibit exploring the Grand River’s science and community, focusing on micro- and nano plastics. The project coincides with Lansing’s first-in-the-U.S. bubble barrier installation.
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Broad Art Museum Exhibition Encourages Us To Embrace the Dark

A new MSU Broad Art Museum exhibition explores our relationship with light and darkness through immersive, multidisciplinary work. Blending art and science, the project invites visitors to reconsider how light shapes human life, nature and the environment.
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What ‘Project Hail Mary’ Gets Right About Microbes

MSU scientists say Project Hail Mary gets one key idea right: if life exists beyond Earth, it’s most likely microbial. Their research explores how microbes survive extreme environments, offering clues in the ongoing search for life in space.
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Irish Researchers Collaborate on Next-Gen Wireless Communications

MSU researchers are partnering with Irish institutions to develop next-generation wireless technology using targeted “communication pockets.” The approach aims to make 5G and 6G systems faster, more secure and more efficient.
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New Study Finds Bees Swim, Use Dark Areas To Survive

MSU’s aviary research facility has helped egg producers adapt to changing animal welfare regulations. By studying hen behavior, housing systems and production, the facility provides science-based guidance to improve animal care and industry practices.
Announcements
Shipley Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
MSU photography faculty member Lara Shipley has been named a Guggenheim Fellow for the 2026 cohort. She will use her Fellowship to help finance an art project on wolves in Minnesota.
O’Halloran Named Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Thomas O’Halloran is among the 252 newest members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining a historic group that includes figures like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.
Spartan Researchers Convene for One Health Research Workshops
Faculty voices are helping shape the future of One Health Research at MSU, where interconnected health challenges meet collaborative, real-world solutions.
Douglas Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Belgium
Philosopher Heather Douglas of Michigan State University was awarded an honorary doctorate in Belgium for her influential work on science, ethics and public trust.
Ren Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
Xuefei Ren was named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow for her internationally recognized research and upcoming project examining AI, data centers and the future of urban regions in China and the U.S.
Malete and Pfeiffer Named Gwen Norrell Professors
Two Michigan State University professors were named Gwen Norrell Professors, recognizing their work in youth sport and student-athlete well-being. Their research will advance physical, mental and developmental outcomes for young athletes.