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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Announcements
Spartans Helping Shape the Future of Literacy in Michigan
Three Spartans were recognized by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English for their leadership, teaching, and contributions to literacy education across Michigan.
Take a Second to See How MSU and U-M Partner Off the Field
Research collaborations, food drives, and community initiatives show how MSU and U-M are turning a historic rivalry into meaningful impact beyond the field.
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.
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.
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.
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.