This January, a new collection consisting of nearly 8,000 bees has been contributed to The A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection (ARC) by Dr. Rufus Isaacs and his lab. The A.J. Cook ARC, was founded by Professor Albert J. Cook in 1867, and it now contains about 1.5 million preserved arthropod specimens collected from all over the world, …
Recent graduates of Michigan State University founded Safety Straw Inc., a product to prevent drink spiking. Their goal is to make the bars in East Lansing safer for students, with the hopes to expand to other college towns. The idea for the Safety Straw, which changes color from yellow to red when it comes into …
New research out of Michigan State University expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards. The study — published in the open access journal Communications Biology — opens new avenues for understanding dopamine’s role in the brain. The research team …
Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business is fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs through their Entrepreneurship Camp for high school students. The program, which helps participants develop innovative mindsets while staying authentic to their values, was created with a specific mission – to cultivate business leaders from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds. Program Manager Marquis …
EAST LANSING, Mich. — For years, scientists have known that early life stresses have lasting effects on both humans and animals. This trauma can manifest in a number of ways, including disruptions in emotional and physical development, impairments in cognitive function and an assortment of metabolic disorders. While much research has been devoted to better …
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 …
Anxiety is a common issue affecting youth. With more than 40% of children affected by chronic medical conditions and the resulting psychological impacts, many families struggle to find the most effective treatment to manage their child’s mental health concerns. A recent study led by researchers from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and DePaul University finds in-person mental …
Charles (Chaz) Hong, MD, PhD, has been named a Michigan State University Research Foundation Professor in recognition of his decades of scientific research and clinical impact, including groundbreaking research focused on phosphoinositol-3-kinase and mitogen-activated kinase signaling in artery-vein specification. Hong sees that discovery as only one part of the much larger story of how his …
Electric vehicles (EVs) have revolutionized transportation, but their reliance on batteries presents several persistent challenges. These batteries are heavy, and limited by energy-density, fast-charging capability, and low temperature performance, and a major contributor to “range anxiety”—the fear of running out of charge before reaching a destination or charging station, particularly on long, desolate roads. Dr. …
EAST LANSING, Mich. — According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, as many as 50 million Americans may be living with an autoimmune disorder. Many of these remain undiagnosed and, without intervention, can worsen over time. Given current treatment options, however, even those being actively managed can be met with complications. Autoimmune diseases can affect …
