Researchers at Michigan State University and the Carnegie Institution for Science have developed a model that connects microscopic biology to macroscopic ecology, which could deepen our understanding of nature’s laws and create new opportunities in ecosystem management. Reporting in the journal Science on Feb. 15, the team showed how microscopic relationships in plankton — such …
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. This is facilitating the development of new therapies and pharmaceutical drugs to treat a variety of heart-related diseases just in time for the observance of …
Michigan State University had an exceptional year for research volume in 2023, breaking previous records by achieving $844 million in total research and development expenditures. The increase of $84.8 million over the 2022 total of $759 million brings the university closer to its strategic plan goal of reaching $1 billion in annual research expenditures by …
These more sustainable machines are used in advanced manufacturing to increase efficiency and reduce their impact on the environment. She’s also a professor in the College of Engineering who invests just as much effort in the education of her students who will go out and build a better world. “Our mission is to graduate the …
On Friday, March 1, the Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) hosted the annual ANR Awards program and recognized 15 leaders in agriculture and natural resources for their distinguished accomplishments and service. “The ANR Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the impact, achievements and loyal service of members of our college …
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. Their findings, published Feb. 20 in the journal The Plant Cell, hold promise for the development of …
The American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest non-government, non-profit funding source of cancer research in the U.S., recently approved funding for a Michigan State University researcher’s project to fight cancer. Bryan Smith, Biomedical Engineering associate professor, and his team were recently awarded a $792,000 grant that supports research in immune cells and their ability to attack …
