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MSU researchers set new standards and show how a new treatment helps patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson’s disease

Is it possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue? Researchers from Michigan State University say yes, and their latest findings are expected to benefit patients with...
19-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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MSU expert to attend oral arguments in SCOTUS case that could turn homelessness into a crime

On April 22, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in, a landmark case that could drastically affect the rights people have when experiencing homelessness.
18-Apr-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

MSU receives $1M to create center for cybersecurity training

Michigan State University’s School of Criminal Justice is taking the lead on addressing the state’s cybercrime investigation policy. The school will be working with law enforcement partners across the state to create a full-service training hub...
16-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

MSU research suggests darker side of being politically confident

New research from Michigan State University suggests that those who feel self-confident about their political abilities are more likely to discriminate against those who hold opposing political views. And those who are more skeptical of their...
12-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

MSU graduate programs ranked No. 1 for decades by U.S. News & World Report

In its 2024-25 Best Graduate Schools rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized six of Michigan State University’s graduate programs as first in the nation, including two programs recognized as No. 1 for three decades.
9-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

MSU researchers find more action needed to prevent arthritis

The prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms faced by patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is staggering — but not much is being done to address it according to new research published by scholars from...
8-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

MSU researchers create a new health equity evaluation tool for Genesee County and the city of Flint

Community-based organizations, nonprofits, policymakers and local residents will benefit from the first Health Equity Report Card, or HERC, for Genesee County and the city of Flint.
26-Mar-2024 7:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

MSU offers first study on teacher effectiveness for students with and without disabilities

Research has often focused on how teachers and educators can best instruct and accommodate students with disabilities. However, are the methods used to teach students with disabilities effective and inclusive for all students? Michigan State...
22-Mar-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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MSU expert: The cicadas are coming

For the first time in more than 200 years, two broods of cicadas Brood XIX, known as the Great Southern Brood, and Brood XIII, known as the Northern Illinois Brood will emerge from the ground simultaneously. Hannah Burrack, professor and chair of...
17-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT

MSU expert: what to know about avian influenza detections

Although the current avian influenza outbreak began more than two years ago, detections have been made in recent weeks in cattle, cats and large commercial poultry flocks across the country and in Michigan.
11-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT

New EPA PFAS Ruling: MSU Experts Provide Overview of Changes

Municipal water systems must remove “forever chemicals” from their tap water under a new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency meant to prevent deaths and serious illnesses linked to the substances.
11-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT

10 years later . . . MSU experts are available to comment on what’s next for Flint

Michigan State University has a long-standing relationship with the city of Flint, Michigan. MSU Extension has been working with people in Genesee County for more than 100 years and continues to offer programs to help residents thrive.
8-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT

Ask the expert: What to know about pivotal case on abortion pill

The U.S. Supreme Court has now heard arguments on a key case involving access to abortions. Specifically, opponents are trying to hamper the use of a pill called mifepristone, a safe and effective pill accounting for about half of abortions in the...
27-Mar-2024 3:05 PM EDT

Michigan is seeing a rise in measles: MSU experts can comment on related health issues

Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, issued an advisory to inform clinicians and public health officials of an increase in global and U.S. measles cases.
21-Mar-2024 10:05 AM EDT

Ask the expert: What a 2nd Trump term could mean for democracy and advancing policy

Erica Frantz is an associate professor of political science in Michigan State University’s Department of Political Science in the College of Social Science. Frantz answers questions about why personalist parties are a concern for democracy,...
28-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST

2024 presidential and Michigan state elections: MSU experts can comment on wide range of issues

The 2024 presidential election is in full swing. As President Joe Biden is set to cruise to the Democratic nomination and former President Donald Trump is likely poised to receive the Republican nomination, 2024 is setting up to be a rematch of...
15-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST

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