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Scientists provide first census of the human microbiome
Published on June 14, 2012
Microbiologist and molecular geneticist Tom Schmidt contributed to studies that produced the first census of the human microbiome. -
Changes needed for oft-ignored prescription labels, says AgBioResearch scientist
Published on June 14, 2012
Associate professor of Packaging Laura Bix is coming up with ways to make prescription labels more effective, so that more patients will read them. -
More people, more environmental stress
Published on June 11, 2012
Thomas Dietz is examining how population growth can influence greenhouse gas emissions, which includes factors like rate of consumption and affluence of a nation. -
Hatch Act of 1887 laid foundation for MSU AgBioResearch centers
Published on June 11, 2012
The 14 Michigan State University AgBioResearch centers scattered throughout the state can trace their roots back to a pivotal moment in agricultural history that occurred 125 years ago. -
Latest agricultural research demonstrated at AgBioResearch field days
Published on June 7, 2012
MSU AgBioResearch announces its 2012 summer field days at research stations across the state. -
Researchers show prebiotics can reduce severity of colitis
Published on May 31, 2012
MSU researchers have discovered that the use of a prebiotic might help reduce the occurrence of certain kinds of cancer. -
Project GREEEN announces $1.8 million in grants for plant agriculture research
Published on May 28, 2012
Project GREEEN, (Generating Research and Extension to meet Economic and Environmental Needs), the state's plant agriculture initiative, will fund 26 new projects this year and 36 continued projects. -
Fellowship reenvisions future of Michigan's environment, natural resources
Published on May 25, 2012
State leaders discuss ways to help guide governmental policy pertaining to natural resources, environment throughout the state -
MSU plan would control deadly tsetse fly
Published on May 24, 2012
An MSU plan uses satellite data to track tsetse fly movements and direct better eradication efforts.