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New Study: DNA of Personality Linked to Life Outcomes

New research suggests that the genetics of personality are more relevant to human experience than previously thought.
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Past Extinctions Patterns Don't Predict Extinction Risk Today

MSU researchers partnered with other universities to combine wildlife camera images, fossil records, and species data from the past 130,000 years to identify species most at risk of extinction.
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MSU Receives $30M NSF Grant To Establish Turbulence Research Center

The National Science Foundation has awarded MSU a $30 million grant to establish the Transformative Explorations in Multi-Physics and Engineering of Scientific Turbulence Center.
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Michigan Universities Partner To Improve Beach Water Testing

Researchers from four Michigan universities are testing a portable device that can detect harmful bacteria at beaches in just 15 minutes, helping communities respond to water safety risks faster.
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Ask The Expert: How Does Cyclospora Make Its Way Into Our Food?

As cyclospora infections rise across the U.S., MSU's Joan Rose sheds light on how sewage contamination may be spreading the parasite through food and water.
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Researcher Works Toward Eradication of Hepatitis Through Education, Vaccinations

MSU researcher Peter Gulick is helping lead efforts to eradicate hepatitis C by expanding education, testing and treatment opportunities across Michigan.
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How Insects Could Help Detect PFAS Contamination

MSU researchers discover that insects have an unexpected biological ability to sense human-made chemicals that do not naturally occur in the environment.
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Mutation Hotspots Help 'Friendly' Viruses Outmaneuver the Bacteria in Your Gut

As antibiotic resistance rises worldwide, MSU researchers have identified a viral survival mechanism that could improve future phage therapies.
Announcements
MSU Scientist Bruno Basso to Be Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Agronomic Research
MSU scientist Bruno Basso is being recognized for pioneering precision agriculture research that helps farmers improve yields, reduce costs, and protect the environment.
15 MSU Faculty Receive Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program Awards
The Michigan State University Office of Research and Innovation has selected 15 faculty members to receive support through the inaugural MSU Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program. The program supports health-related research while providing postdoctoral scholars with mentorship and training opportunities to advance their development as independent investigators.
USDA Awards More Than $16.2M for MSU Greenhouse Renovations
New USDA funding will help MSU upgrade its research greenhouses with advanced lighting, environmental controls and other technology to support cutting-edge plant research.
College of Law Launches Health and Life Sciences Law Program
MSU’s new Health and Life Sciences Law program brings together students, researchers, and experts to study the evolving role of law and policy in health care and AI.
MSU Museum Celebrates 25 Years as Michigan’s First Smithsonian Affiliate
The MSU Museum is celebrating 25 years as Michigan’s first Smithsonian Affiliate, a partnership that has connected communities with nationally recognized exhibitions, educational programs, and research opportunities.
Stabenow Shares Vision for Future of Food and Farm Policy at MSU
Two-time MSU graduate Debbie Stabenow returned to campus to deliver the Stuckman Lecture, reflecting on decades of public service and her vision for the future of food and farming.