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MSU Researchers Pioneer Next-Generation Battery Materials and AI Diagnostics for Industry and Public Good 

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, …

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brain

MSU study finds tiny microbes shape brain development

MSU Today

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 …

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autism

From research to real life

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 …

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chemo

Shampoo-like gel could help chemo patients keep their hair

MSU Today

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. …

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screen

MSU study: Screen time aids learning, but gender gaps remain

MSU Today

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 …

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cisplatin

MSU’s cisplatin cancer drug wins national award

MSU Today

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 …

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water

MSU researcher hired through Agricultural Resiliency Program working to improve water quality in Michigan

AgBioResearch

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 …

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USAID

MSU experts on defunded global partnership responsible for bolstering potato production

MSU Today

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 …

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ICER system administrator Kelly Climer shows Sparty how to plug in MSU’s new 2025 supercomputing hardware cluster.

MSU’s supercomputer celebrates 20 years of accelerating research

MSU Today

  Research that would take thousands of years to complete can be completed in weeks by leveraging the power of a supercomputer.   The supercomputing center at MSU, named the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research, or ICER, accelerates computational research with a bold philosophy: to maximize ‘kilo-sciences per second’ — the term ICER affectionately uses to describe supercharging the …

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greenhouse

MSU greenhouse facility expands with new headhouse, renovations to boost capacity

MSU Today

The final stage of the project is expected to be complete by November 2026. Just over a year ago, Michigan State University leaders broke ground on transformative renovations taking place at the MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Facility located at the corner of Farm Lane and Wilson Road. As work continues to be done at the facility, its progress …

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