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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.
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New Study: Unfairness Isn’t Morally Wrong to Preschoolers (or Adults) in Most Cases

New MSU research suggests preschoolers don’t automatically see unfairness as morally wrong unless the harm it causes is made clear.
Announcements
MSU Scientist Bruno Basso Honored for Contributions to Agronomic Research
The American Society of Agronomy and partnering scientific societies are recognizing MSU’s Bruno Basso for research that has transformed modern agricultural practices.
MSU, Michigan Tech Partner to Advance Dual-Use Technologies That Improve Everyday Life
MSU and Michigan Tech are partnering to advance technologies that address national security challenges while benefiting areas such as health, energy, and manufacturing.
Physiology Professor Receives Mayo Clinic Early-Career Alumni Award
Erica Wehrwein’s work at MSU is advancing physiology education by helping students connect complex biological systems to real-world health and medicine.
Teena Gerhardt Named 2027 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow
MSU mathematician Teena Gerhardt has been named a 2027 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the field.
Agnieszka Sorensen Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Dense Nuclear Matter
Using machine learning, theoretical modeling, and experimental data, MSU researcher Agnieszka Sorensen is working to better understand dense nuclear matter and the universe’s strong force.
North Wind Leaders Join MSU to Explore Dual-Use Innovation and National Security
From AI and advanced computing to workforce development and technology transfer, leaders from North Wind and MSU explored how collaboration across academia, industry, and government can accelerate dual-use innovation and strengthen national security.