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Renaissance Scientists in the Mendoza Lab Tackle Climate Change

José Luis Mendoza Cortés is using the laws of nature to develop computational algorithms with machine learning and artificial intelligence focused on tackling climate change.
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A Vaccine to Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Driven by the overuse of antimicrobials, pathogens are quickly building up resistances to once-successful treatments.
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Uncovering a ‘Parallel Universe’ in Tomato Genetics

Michigan State University researchers have unraveled a surprising genetic mystery centered on sugars found in what gardeners know as “tomato tar.”
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Survey From MSU and Others Finds Positive Perceptions of Solar Projects

A new survey has found that for residents living within three miles of a large-scale solar development, positive attitudes outnumbered negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin.
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MSU Researchers Set New Standards and Show How a New Treatment Helps Patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers from Michigan State University say it is possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.
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Research Suggests Darker Side of Being Politically Confident

New research from Michigan State University suggests that those who feel self-confident about their political abilities are more likely to discriminate against those who hold opposing political views.
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Looking at How Electrons Move Within Protein Nanocrystals

Researchers believe that understanding how electrons move within small, natural systems could power a more sustainable future for our energy grid.
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From Negative Results to New Discoveries

Photosynthesis is a complex process, involving many pathways and puzzle pieces working together to keep the organism alive.
Announcements
Inaugural ADVICE Cohort Announced
The inaugural Academy for Developing Visionary Institutes and Center of Excellence (ADVICE) cohort has been announced.
MTRAC Innovation Hub for AgBio 2025 Full Grant Cycle Proposals Now Open
The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for AgBio (AgBio Hub) announces the opening of its 2025 Full Grant award cycle with proposals due on November 22, 2024.
MSU Research Foundation Announces Annual Grant to Support Research and Innovation at MSU
The Michigan State University Research Foundation has announced an $11.8 million grant funding commitment to Michigan State University for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year.
Global Impact Initiative Success Leads to New Phase
The Global Impact faculty recruiting initiative will continue and expand in 2024-2025 to address the research themes outline in the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan.
Research and Innovation Internal Grant Programs: Call for Proposals
The Discretionary Funding Initiative, Humanities and Arts Research Program, and Strategic Partnership Grants are now open for the Fall semester and accepting applications. Deadlines for submission vary by program.
Shared Research Infrastructure: Call for Proposals Due Oct. 15, 2024
OR&I announces a new call for proposals for shared infrastructure requests with a submission deadline of October 15, 2024.