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National Academy of Sciences elects 3 MSU faculty as new members

MSU Today

Three Michigan State University faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences this year. Christoph Benning, Jianguo “Jack” Liu and Philip Robertson are among the 120 members and 30 international members being recognized for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.  The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, as a private, nongovernmental institution to advise the nation on issues related …

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MSU researchers fight cancer for you

MSU Today

From detection to treatments, Spartan experts develop solutions that could stop cancer in its tracks A single breakthrough can change everything. In the 1960s, Michigan State University researchers discovered cisplatin, one of the world’s most effective cancer-fighting drugs, with support from the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. It transformed treatment for millions …

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IMPACT

Eric Hegg honored with IMPACT award

MSU Today

Eric Hegg, dean of the Michigan State University College of Natural Science, was honored with The Research Corporation for Science Advancement 2025 IMPACT Award. This award recognizes Hegg’s significant contributions to scientific understanding and practical applications in alternative energy research and bioenergetics. “I’ve admired Cottrell Scholars in the past for their leadership and service in the …

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Environmental

MSU Professor Helps Global Companies Track Environmental Impact One Square Meter at a Time

MSU Research Foundation

Built on MSU technology, Bruno Basso’s company, CIBO Technologies, helps global brands turn agricultural data into measurable environmental outcomes.   EAST LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 28, 2025) — In an era when companies face mounting pressure to quantify their environmental footprint, the most transformative innovations aren’t generating new data—they’re translating existing data into meaningful metrics. That’s …

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AAAS

Four MSU researchers named AAAS Fellows

MSU Today

From protecting butterflies in Michigan and across the nation to uncovering the connection between gut health and stronger bones, Michigan State University researchers are tackling challenges that impact our environment, health and future well-being. In March, Nick Haddad, Gemma Reguera, Laura McCabe and Michael Thoennessen were recognized as 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or …

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cancer

MSU researchers use ‘smart’ bomb therapy to destroy breast cancer

MSU Today

Why this matters: These new chemicals provide targeted therapy to cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. This therapy provides new opportunities for delivering drugs to other types of cancers. Typically, patients using photodynamic therapy must limit their sun exposure during and after treatment. These new chemicals flush out of the body faster.  A wife and …

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cancer

Micro metal-movers: MSU biochemists are one step closer to better cancer treatments

MSU Today

By unraveling the complex choreography of cellular machinery, Michigan State University researchers are helping identify the next generation of drug targets and cancer therapies. Led by Jian Hu and Kennie Merz, the MSU team has unveiled new insights into a family of proteins that, while vital for cellular functions, are also linked to an array of diseases such …

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AAAS

Four MSU researchers named AAAS Fellows

MSU Today

From protecting butterflies in Michigan and across the nation to uncovering the connection between gut health and stronger bones, Michigan State University researchers are tackling challenges that impact our environment, health and future well-being. In March, Nick Haddad, Gemma Reguera, Laura McCabe and Michael Thoennessen were recognized as 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or …

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stand up for science

Fighting for the future of science

College of Human Medicine

Without federal support, “people are going to suffer and die unnecessarily,” said Charles Hong, chair of the MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Medicine. Hong was one of hundreds – scientists, medical students and others – to stand before the Michigan State Capitol and speak out against drastic cuts in federal spending for scientific …

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Crop

2025 MSU Tech Transfer Achievement Award-Bruno Basso’s Crop Yield Modeling System

As climate change continues to challenge agriculture with extreme weather events and prolonged droughts, and consumers demand more sustainable food options, farmers are increasingly seeking data-driven solutions to produce sustainable food production while making profit and reducing environmental impact. While agriculture feeds the world, it still impacts water quality and contributes approximately 10% of global …

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