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Africa’s Ecosystems Are Becoming More Alike Than They Appear

Human-driven habitat fragmentation is making Africa’s ecosystems more alike, reshaping food webs and threatening biodiversity—even in protected areas.
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Researchers Receive Grant To Study AI, Digital Marketing in Plant Sales

Researchers at Michigan State University received a grant to study how AI and digital strategies can improve online plant sales. The project explores how personalization and AI-generated content influence consumer trust and purchasing behavior.
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Researchers Expand the Search for Hormone-Free Endometriosis Treatments

Researchers at Michigan State University are advancing the search for hormone-free endometriosis treatments. Their work explores repurposing existing drugs to reduce pain and improve fertility outcomes.
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Research Powers App To Build Early Movement Skills

Research from Michigan State University powers a new app helping young children build motor skills through short, engaging activities. The tool supports early development for families and educators.
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Study Links PFAS Exposure to Weaker Immune Response, Raising Water Protection Needs

Research from Michigan State University links PFAS exposure to a weaker immune response in adults. The findings highlight the need for stronger drinking water protections and reduced exposure.
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Examining the Link Between Newborn Hearing Tests and Autism Risk

Research from Michigan State University suggests newborn hearing tests may help identify early signs of autism risk. The findings could support earlier intervention and better outcomes for children.
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School of Social Work and Henry Ford Health’s Trauma Recovery Center Are Improving Holistic Healing

A partnership between Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health is strengthening trauma-informed care for survivors. The program supports more holistic healing through training and clinical practice.
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Research Tests Cooling Tech for Formula 1 Drivers

Research from Michigan State University tested cooling technologies for Formula 1 drivers to reduce heat stress. The findings help identify safer, more effective ways to protect driver performance and health.
Announcements
Seed Grants Nurture New Directions & Collaborations Campus Wide
MSU’s Ecology, Evolution and Behavior program awarded seed grants to 12 interdisciplinary research teams, providing early funding to help launch innovative projects and secure future external research support across fields ranging from AI to conservation and public health.
Ren and Shipley Named Guggenheim Fellows
Two MSU professors have been named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows: Xuefei Ren, a professor of sociology in the College of Social Science, and Lara Shipley, assistant professor of photography in the College of Arts and Letters’ Department of Art, Art History and Design.

Michigan State University Advances One Health Research at Summit
This faculty-based initiative brought together more than 600 researchers to shape interdisciplinary pathways and position MSU as a national leader in One Health.
Research Foundation Announces New Rosenberg Center Headquarters
The MSU Research Foundation is investing $20 million in the new Rosenberg Center, a campus hub that will bring together startups, researchers, investors and industry partners to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship.
Frank Honored for Advances in Sociological Methods
MSU Research Foundation Distinguished Professor Kenneth Frank received the American Sociological Association’s Paul F. Lazarsfeld Award for pioneering contributions to sociological research methods.
Woodruff Earns Election to Two of the World’s Most Prestigious Scholarly Societies
Woodruff has been elected to the Royal Society and the American Philosophical Society, recognizing her groundbreaking work in reproductive biology and fertility preservation research.