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Research Sheds New Light on Genetic Causes of Infertility

For years, most fertility research has focused on the embryo. But new research from Michigan State University and Rutgers Health suggests that the health of the uterus itself may be a key part of the puzzle.
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Species in Crisis

MSU ecologists are using big data and advanced models to better understand why wildlife populations are declining worldwide. Their research analyzes environmental and species data to help develop more effective conservation strategies.
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Researcher Drives Equine Safety, Welfare Forward Through Alliance–Backed Studies

MSU researcher Brian Nielsen is leading studies to improve horse safety and welfare. His work examines training practices and treatments to help protect horses and riders while giving the equine industry science-based guidance.
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Why Chronic Pain Lasts Longer in Women: Immune Cells Offer Clues

Chronic pain lasts longer for women than men, and new research suggests differences in hormone-regulated immune cells, called monocytes, may help explain why.
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Learning Medicine by Living It

MSU’s Intergenerational Living Program pairs medical students with older adults in a senior living community, blending education with real-world care. By living alongside residents with dementia, students gain empathy, clinical insight and hands-on experience beyond the classroom.
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AI Is a Lab Diamond’s Best Friend for Semiconductors

MSU has secured a $3 million NSF grant to use AI in growing high-quality lab diamonds for next-generation semiconductors. Partnering with Fraunhofer USA centers, the project aims to advance manufacturing innovation and strengthen the U.S. tech workforce.
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Rep. Brixie Touts MSU Research As Essential to Maintaining Agricultural Diversity

Rep. Julie Brixie highlights MSU research as essential to protecting Michigan’s diverse agriculture. From climate pressures to labor and disease challenges, MSU partnerships help farmers adapt and keep the state’s agricultural identity strong.
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New Fusion Energy Research Center Engages Students and DOE

Michigan State University has launched a $5 million fusion energy research center in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy. The center engages students in cutting-edge plasma modeling to advance clean fusion energy.
Announcements
Cooley Named Lansing’s Next Poet Laureate
Suban Nur Cooley, assistant professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University, has been named Lansing’s next poet laureate and will serve the greater Lansing region for the 2026-2028 term.
Law School Celebrates 25 Years of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute
The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute marks 25 years of hands-on legal training rooted in advocacy and real-world experience. The program continues to shape future trial lawyers through immersive, practice-based learning.
Professor and Alum Earn International Outstanding Publication Award for Second Language Acquisition Research
A Michigan State University professor and alum earned an international award for research on how people learn second languages. Their study supports a widely used model of language skill development.
9 MSU Faculty Named Fellows for AAAS
Nine Michigan State University researchers have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, one of the world’s largest and most respected scientific societies.
Limbu Awarded HARP Large-Scale Funding to Advance Global Understanding of Himalayan Indigenous Rhetorics
A Michigan State University professor received major funding to study and preserve Himalayan Indigenous knowledge and oral traditions. The research aims to elevate global understanding of Yakthung culture and its living systems of knowledge.
College of Nursing Cracks Top 25 in Research Funding
MSU’s College of Nursing has climbed into the top 25 nationally for NIH research funding. The ranking reflects growing support for impactful research in areas like health promotion, disease prevention and patient care.