display Latest news from Michigan State University on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/new-research-could-pave-way-for-vaccine-against-deadly-wildlife-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-could-pave-way-for-vaccine-against-deadly-wildlife-disease/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:35:18 EST Sean Crosson, a Professor Rudolph Hugh Endowed Chair in Michigan State University's Department of Microbiology, Genetics and Immunology, has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study the cause of that very disease, Brucella abortus. Michigan State University /articles/msu-researchers-find-trees-acclimate-to-changing-temperatures2/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-researchers-find-trees-acclimate-to-changing-temperatures2/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:55:52 EST Climate change is a persistent and growing challenge to plant life on our planet. Changes to the environment that plants are unaccustomed to affect how they grow, putting much at risk. Increasingly, plant scientists are trying to determine how these environmental changes will impact plant life and whether plants will be able to acclimate to a new status quo. Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-what-the-history-of-lame-duck-presidents-can-tell-us-about-president-biden-s-final-actions/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-what-the-history-of-lame-duck-presidents-can-tell-us-about-president-biden-s-final-actions/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:55:37 EST Jordan Cash is an assistant professor of political theory and constitutional democracy at Michigan State University's James Madison College. Here, he answers questions about the history of lame-duck presidents in the U.S. and what it suggests about how President Biden could spend his final days. Michigan State University /articles/msu-researchers-receive-4m-nih-grant-to-study-dementia-risks/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-researchers-receive-4m-nih-grant-to-study-dementia-risks/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:40:33 EST MSU researchers receive $4M NIH grant to study dementia risks Michigan State University /articles/smarter-blood-tests-from-msu-researchers-deliver-faster-diagnoses-improved-outcomes/?sc=rsin /articles/smarter-blood-tests-from-msu-researchers-deliver-faster-diagnoses-improved-outcomes/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:35:49 EST MSU researchers now can identify more proteins, or biomarkers, in blood plasma, including those linked to specific diseases like cancer. By identifying these biomarkers earlier, medical researchers can create better diagnostic tests and drugs that target diseases sooner, improving patient outcomes. Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-diseases-threaten-deer-populations/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-diseases-threaten-deer-populations/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:50:32 EST With the firearm deer hunting season kicking off this week, many Michigan hunters have their minds set on bringing home a winning whitetail deer. But for Sonja Christensen, an assistant professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the focus -- now and all year long -- is on protecting deer from disease. Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-ways-to-make-holiday-meals-more-welcoming/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-ways-to-make-holiday-meals-more-welcoming/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:45:09 EST Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-how-president-elect-trump-could-impact-education/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-how-president-elect-trump-could-impact-education/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:10:22 EST Education is only becoming a bigger issue for both political parties. Questions and discussions surrounding the role of parents and their children's education as well as funding and the use of school vouchers remain top of mind as we prepare for a new administration. President-elect Donald Trump could make significant changes to the U.S. Department of Education, as questions loom about the future of the department under Trump. Josh Cowen is a professor of education policy in Michigan State University's College of Education. He has worked across the country on policy issues related to school choice, teacher quality and education reform. Cowen is the author of the new book The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press). Here, he answers questions on what changes could come to education and what vouchers could mean for the U.S. Michigan State University /articles/how-msu-is-bringing-shipwrecked-seeds-back-to-life/?sc=rsin /articles/how-msu-is-bringing-shipwrecked-seeds-back-to-life/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:20:14 EST In November 1878, the wooden schooner James R. Bentley set sail from Chicago bound for Buffalo loaded with a large shipment of rye. During the voyage, it encountered heavy seas and gale-force winds and struck a shoal near 40 Mile Point Lighthouse in Lake Huron just north of Rogers City. The damage was severe, and the ship sunk. Michigan State University /articles/what-will-my-grocery-bill-be-this-holiday-season/?sc=rsin /articles/what-will-my-grocery-bill-be-this-holiday-season/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:10:57 EST What will my grocery bill be this holiday season? Michigan State University /articles/msu-experts-how-consumers-and-retailers-can-prepare-for-the-holidays/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-experts-how-consumers-and-retailers-can-prepare-for-the-holidays/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:32 EST Michigan State University /articles/handling-the-hype-msu-researcher-seeks-to-improve-science-communication/?sc=rsin /articles/handling-the-hype-msu-researcher-seeks-to-improve-science-communication/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:25:51 EST Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-the-constituencies-who-will-determine-michigan-s-election-results/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-the-constituencies-who-will-determine-michigan-s-election-results/?sc=rsin Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:50:40 EST When it comes to how Michigan has voted in modern presidential elections, a majority of voters have voted for the Democratic nominee for president. In recent years, however, Michigan has become more competitive as a key swing state. In 2016, former President Donald Trump won by just over 10,000 voters and in 2020 President Joe Biden won by just over 150,000 voters. Nazita Lajevardi is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science in the College of Social Science. She is an expert in American politics, and her work focuses mainly on issues related to race and ethnic politics, political behavior, voting rights and immigration. Here, she answers questions on key groups of voters and the issues they care about that could determine who wins Michigan -- and likely who will win the presidency. Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-what-to-know-about-halloween-candy-safety2/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-what-to-know-about-halloween-candy-safety2/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:15:01 EST Halloween is a favorite holiday for many adults and especially young children. With traditions ranging from attending fun costume parties to transforming spaces with spooky decorations to trick-or-treating, there's ample opportunity for kids to find themselves with heaps of candy. So, what should parents know about the health effects of all this candy? Christine Venema is a food safety educator with MSU Extension. Here, she explains what parents should know when it comes to the health concerns around candy and the shelf life of candy. Michigan State University /articles/ask-the-expert-why-is-immigration-reform-so-contentious/?sc=rsin /articles/ask-the-expert-why-is-immigration-reform-so-contentious/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:05:29 EST The issue of immigration reform is one that both Republicans and Democrats have sought to address for years with little success. And many voters are losing their patience with the lack of progress -- whether resulting from ineffective bills passed, bills that have failed to pass, or executive orders from presidents. Veronica Tobar Thronson is a clinical professor of law who directs the Immigration Law Clinic at the Michigan State University College of Law. Here, she provides an overview of why there has been a lack of immigration reform and how it has become a leading political issue. Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-what-to-know-about-halloween-candy-safety/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-what-to-know-about-halloween-candy-safety/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:10:51 EST Christine Venema is a food safety educator with MSU Extension. Here, she explains what parents should know when it comes to the health concerns around candy and the shelf life of candy. Michigan State University /articles/msu-research-suggests-party-affiliation-is-main-voter-cue-but-identity-of-candidates-could-offer-boost/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-research-suggests-party-affiliation-is-main-voter-cue-but-identity-of-candidates-could-offer-boost/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:50:04 EST Research from Michigan State University's Eric Juenke, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, found that minority candidates were successful at the same rate as white candidates. Further, in some cases, they held a slight advantage -- suggesting racial biases factor less often in minority candidate success compared to their party affiliation. Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-what-increased-middle-east-tensions-could-mean-for-the-region-us/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-what-increased-middle-east-tensions-could-mean-for-the-region-us/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:40:08 EST This is part of Michigan State University's "Ask the Experts: 2024 Election Issues" series where experts answer questions on specific and relevant issues that affect people's day-to-day lives. This one focuses on Middle East tensions and foreign policy. EAST LANSING, Mich. - It has now been over a year since the Israel-Hamas war began, which has taken the lives of thousands and displaced so many in Gaza. Israel is now engaged in conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iran has launched missiles at Israel. Michigan State University /articles/msu-research-warming-lakes-and-rivers-may-spread-fish-pathogens/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-research-warming-lakes-and-rivers-may-spread-fish-pathogens/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:55:53 EST Michigan's rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to the fish that live here. Michigan State University /articles/msu-expert-what-goes-into-a-positive-customer-experience/?sc=rsin /articles/msu-expert-what-goes-into-a-positive-customer-experience/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:10:18 EST Tom DeWitt developed North America's first master's degree in customer experience management, or CXM, at Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business. He is the director of CXM@MSU, a industry-facing program dedicated to the advancement of customer experience management. An expert on consumer psychology, customer-centric organizations and employee engagement, DeWitt understands all the components that go into creating a positive customer experience. Here, he shares insights on how companies can truly put consumers first - and what that process entails. Michigan State University