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.
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.
California, Michigan Lead Nation in People Who Don’t Want Kids
A new MSU-led study sheds light on America’s growing childfree population and the personal factors driving that choice.
Bringing Butterflies Back From the Brink of Extinction
Researchers at MSU and their conservation partners have helped pull one of the world's rarest butterflies back from the brink of extinction.
Ask the Expert: It's Time to Rethink Screen Time
As concerns about youth screen use grow, MSU expert Gabriel Hales offers a fresh perspective on helping kids build healthy digital habits.
Deadly Flowers Have Big Medical Potential
Researchers have found a way to recreate potent plant compounds in the lab, paving the way for new treatments for pain, malaria and cancer.
Wastewater Testing Explored To Track Michigan’s Cyclospora Outbreak
MSU researchers are exploring wastewater surveillance to track Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak, helping identify hotspots, monitor infection trends and guide public health responses.
5 Researchers Using Data, Gen AI, Policy Analysis to Shape Mobility Advancement
From smarter vehicles to safer transportation systems, five Michigan State University researchers are using data, generative AI and policy analysis to shape the future of mobility.
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