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Researchers in lab coats

A New Tool to Fight Cancer, Infections, Addiction

A soccer ball-shaped, nanoparticle-sized vaccine delivery platform called Q-Beta might hold the key to unlocking treatments for any number of viruses and diseases — from cancers to infections and even opioid addiction — thanks to the work of a research team that got its start at Michigan State University.
Rendering of bile acids

MSU, PSU Redefine Gut Microbe Benefits from Bile Salts

Bile acids are linked to our full-body health, can act as drugs and are some of the best studied molecules in the history of biochemistry.
Jail cells

Key Mental Health Services Could Reduce Jail Time

Counties could save money and keep more people out of jail by improving access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services, according to a study led by a Michigan State University College of Human Medicine professor. 
An MSU art exhibition mural

Internationally Recognized MSU Art Faculty Explore Imagination Beyond Fantasy in Triennial Exhibition

Works from internationally recognized faculty in the Michigan State University Department of Art, Art History and Design, or AAHD, on display at the MSU Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum as part of the department’s triennial exhibition.
Potato plants in pots

Discovery Led by MSU Researchers Can Reduce Harmful Chemicals Produced in Fried Potatoes

In a breakthrough for the snack food industry, a team of scientists led by Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches has discovered a key mechanism behind the darkening and potential health concerns associated with cold-stored potatoes. 
Cyanobacteria in glass containers

Illuminating the Source-Sink Balancing Act of Photosynthetic ‘Tiny Green Bacteria’

Cyanobacteria are little green microorganisms that photosynthesize, like plants and algae do, but with stark differences in how they function.
Lake Michigan with a rocky barrier

How to Stop the Human Waste Problem on Michigan Beaches

Throughout the state, several lakeshores have temporarily closed, often due to E. coli contamination and Joan Rose says the source of some of that contamination is human waste from septic tanks.
A scan of a tiny human heart

MSU Researchers Create More Realistic Synthetic Human Mini Hearts

Thanks to advancements in the development of patented synthetic human-like hearts first created at Michigan State, researchers can study human heart development and congenital heart disease on highly accurate models.
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.