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Outsmarting antibiotic resistance
Published on March 9, 2016
Spartan experts answer a global call to action to help ensure a healthy future for all. -
New environmental observation methods see the forest for the trees
Published on February 2, 2016
A marriage between datasets in the remote forests of China promises to unite two important forces to better inform the health and future of biodiversity. -
Money talks when it comes to soothing conservation conflict
Published on January 29, 2016
Researchers at Michigan State University took on the task of determining if conservation programs that compensate citizens for changing habitat-damaging behavior really works. -
Bruce Dale to be inducted into medical and biological engineering elite
Published on January 27, 2016
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has announced the pending induction of Bruce Dale, Michigan State University professor of chemical engineering and materials science, to its College of Fellows. -
Registration now open for the 2nd annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference
Published on January 26, 2016
The premier Great Lakes craft beer ingredient conference has moved to a larger venue and expanded to include a trade show. -
The same for less: Genetic science holds the key to better feed efficiency in dairy cattle
Published on January 26, 2016
Michael VandeHaar, MSU AgBioResearch livestock nutritionist, and his colleagues are working to bring the cost of livestock feed down by combining genomics and nutrition science to breed cows that require less food to produce the same volume of milk. -
Loosening the belt: Fighting influenza with higher calorie diets
Published on January 21, 2016
In a continued effort to reduce the common disease's impact, MSU AgBioResearch nutritional immunologist Elizabeth Gardner is developing a novel approach: during flu season, slacken dietary restrictions and eat a few more calories. -
Studying monetary incentive programs and their impact on social norms
Published on January 21, 2016
MSU AgBioResearch scientists explore the intersection of cultural values and financial incentives to protect the environment. -
Providing tools to low-income teen moms to help prevent childhood obesity
Published on January 21, 2016
Kami Silk, the associate dean of research for the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at MSU, is examining the relationship between obesity in infants and their mothers' access to information on appropriate feeding practices.