Michigan State University has a new way for students, faculty, staff and visitors to get around campus for free while also contributing to the future of mobility research. The SpartanXpress, MSU’s new autonomous and electric bus on campus is ready for passengers with a fresh look, new route and exciting research opportunities to explore. Thanks to …
Earlier this year, Dr. Jessica Fitzgerald and her colleagues at the the New Zealand Institute of Bioeconomy Science (BSI) reached out to Dr. Pratima Devkota at Michigan State University (MSU) after coming across her research on Armillaria root rot. The Kiwifruit Breeding Centre (KBC) has developed a new breeding strategy for diseases that have been causing issues …
East Lansing, MI — 09/22/2025 — The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub, funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and working in partnership with the University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center, has awarded more than $2 million to support 13 promising mobility research projects across Michigan—including MSU faculty member, …
New research from Michigan State University finds that microbes play an important role in shaping early brain development, specifically in a key brain region that controls stress, social behavior, and vital body functions. The study, published in Hormones and Behavior, used a mouse model to highlight how natural microbial exposure not only impacts brain structure immediately after …
The 9th Annual Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Conference took on the theme of “Bridging Services and Environment,” highlighting how important coordinated, community-based care is for children and young adults with autism and those who care for them. The conference held in late July on the campus of Michigan State University brought together researchers, clinicians, and educators …
Cancer fighters know that losing their hair is often part of the battle, but Michigan State University researchers have developed a shampoo-like gel that has been studied in animal models and could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment. Baldness from chemotherapy-induced alopecia causes personal, social and professional anxiety for everyone who experiences it. …
Current parenting and educational trends often prioritize structured, adult-supervised activities in an attempt to optimize children’s educational outcomes. This often comes at the expense of unstructured leisure time spent with peers, which is frequently perceived as riskier and less productive — a perspective that’s echoed in much of the research on digital media use. “The …
In 1965, a group of Michigan State University researchers accidentally discovered a new cancer-fighting drug: cisplatin. Since then, cisplatin has become the industry standard for cancer-fighting chemotherapy treatments. As announced today, MSU will receive a 2025 Golden Goose Award for the scientific success and global impact of cisplatin. The Golden Goose Award is meant to highlight the …
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s proximity to the Great Lakes provides access to roughly 20% of the world’s surface fresh water. From agriculture to tourism, water is a key driver of the state’s economy and the well-being of its residents. Protecting this resource from threats is of utmost importance. It has prompted Michigan State University, alongside …
All of Michigan State University’s USAID funding programs have been terminated by the federal government, resulting in more than $20 million in funding loss. This includes nine direct programs, as well as five flow-through programs. The loss in funding has ended programs across campus — including the Feed the Future Global Biotech Potato Partnership, a project …
