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MSU Researchers Find More Action Needed to Prevent Arthritis

The prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms faced by patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is staggering, but not much is being done to address it.
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Financial News with a Political Slant? MSU Research Says Polarization Boosts Trading

Over the last decade, political polarization has reached new heights in the United States. But is it possible for such opposition to lead to something positive? According to new research from Michigan State University, yes — especially for the stock market.
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Blazing a New Trail in Drug Discovery

Xuefei Huang of is part of a national team of chemists doing cutting edge research on carbohydrates that could lead to new drug candidates for treating cancer, brain disease, autoimmune disorders and more.
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MSU Shows Ancient Isolation’s Impact on Modern Ecology

A new study led by Michigan State University researcher Peter Williams sheds light on the profound influence of deep geographic isolation on the evolution of mammals.
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Environmental Pollution, Social Injustices and Cognitive Health

Thanks to recent funding by a Tetrad Grant, a team of MSU professors will be scientifically studying the impact of air pollution and social detriments of health on cognitive health and quality of life for older Black Americans in rural Louisiana.
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Making a Splash in Water Research

Michigan State University is committed to finding solutions to modern problems that jeopardize the availability of clean, safe water for natural ecosystems and for human uses, including drinking, agriculture and so much more.
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MSU Researchers Turn the Tide for Safer, Healthier Water

In a world that feels unpredictable, Michigan State University is meeting the moment by creating practical climate solutions today that will ensure a more sustainable and secure future.
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Insights in Microbes Near Centralia Mine Fire that Could Help Alleviate Impacts of Climate Change

Microbes are vital to maintaining healthy, fertile soil, which, in turn, is vital to the overall health of ecosystems. But what happens to these microbes when humans cause long-term damage to the environment?
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.