News
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Biosensor illuminates compounds to aid fight against TB
Published on May 21, 2012
Robert Abramovitch has been named a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. -
Increasing predator-friendly land can help farmers reduce costs
Published on May 17, 2012
Increasing ladybug habitat in agricultural areas might increase their abundance on crops and help farmers reduce pest management costs, according to Doug Landis and Rufus Isaacs. -
Eat healthy- your kids are watching
Published on May 10, 2012
A recent study by Sharon Hoerr has shown that parents that lead by example have children with healthier eating habits. -
W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant enhances MSU breast-feeding program and study
Published on May 3, 2012
Beth Olson is working with the Breast Feeding Initiative to encourage more mothers to breast feed their children. -
Plant scientists find mechanism that gives plants 'balance'
Published on April 30, 2012
Sheng Yang He was part of an international collaboration that has discovered how plants allocate resources towards growth or defense. -
Research Aims to Keep Michigan's Tart Cherry Industry Competitive
Published on April 25, 2012
Michigan as the No.1 producer of tart cherries un the U.S., but that status could be in jeopardy according to research findings. -
Busy queen bees maintain genetic diversity, health of their colonies
Published on April 19, 2012
Researcher Zachary Huang discovered that queen bees will mate with nearly 100 males to ensure genetic diversity in the colony. -
MSU study: food and agriculture contributions to Michigan economy top $90 billion
Published on April 12, 2012
A new study discussed at the Michigan Agriculture and Rural Development Commission meeting indicates that Michigan agriculture experienced a 50 percent growth between 2004 and 2010. -
Journal shines spotlight on long-term ecological research
Published on April 5, 2012
The Long Term Ecological Research Project at the Kellogg Biological Station contributes valuable research to the field.