A new study by CANR researchers in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences explores the long-term impact of conservation management practices on soil organic carbon (SOC) content A new study by researchers at Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) explores the long-term impact of conservation management practices on soil …
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 …
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 …
Content note: This story addresses topics that include gun violence and suicide prevention. For many MSU health sciences researchers, addressing underrecognized issues and including under-treated communities in their work is essential to building a healthier Michigan where no one is left behind. Their efforts are part of a long arc of change in medical research. …
Michigan State University is proud to again partner with Apple for an innovative program to uplift and improve operations of small and medium manufacturing companies across the United States. The Apple Manufacturing Academy will open this summer in downtown Detroit’s First National Building, offering both in-person and virtual programming. In a recent news announcement, Apple …
On 24 February, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC) approved the start of execution of a $49.7 million instrument at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). DOE-SC granted Critical Decision 2/3 approval to FRIB at Michigan State University (MSU) for the start of execution of the High Transmission Beam Line (HTBL), one …
SPARK NS, an independent nonprofit dedicated to advancing discoveries in neuroscience, has announced that Kathy Steece-Collier, PhD, has been named a recipient of up to $2M to further her project titled “A Disease Modifying Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease for Multimodal Patient Benefit.” Steece-Collier, a professor in the Department of Translational Neuroscience, is one of …
Michigan State University today officially announced G&G Project Sparta, LLC — a joint venture between Gillespie Group and Goldenrod Companies — as the developer for the much-anticipated Spartan Gateway District, a public-private partnership with far-reaching positive community impact. “At Michigan State, we are always looking toward the future — a future that fosters robust academic …
During its April 11 public meeting, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees focused on long-term fiscal planning and authorized the university to move forward with the construction of the Spartan Gateway District, a public-private campus community development project on the west side of campus along Harrison Road in East Lansing. “At Michigan State, we are investing in our …
Roughly 200 million women around the world suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes tissue from the lining of the uterus to grow in places outside of the uterus. The condition can be exceptionally painful and contributes to infertility. Endometriosis is as common as Type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and migraines in the U.S., although …
