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Beverage specialization slated for fall 2013
Published on May 10, 2013
A new specialization in Michigan State University's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition will help prepare students for work in Michigan's beverage industry. -
Using bacteria to stop malaria
Published on May 9, 2013
Research from Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch scientist Zhiyong Xi demonstrates that they also can be equally adept in curing diseases such as malaria. -
Biofueling the future: MSU researchers guide an emerging market under evolutionary pressure
Published on May 1, 2013
Three MSU AgBioResearch scientists are partnering to equip biofuel industry leaders with tools to navigate an evolving field. -
DOE renews funding for biofuels research partnership
Published on April 30, 2013
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the University of Wisconsin and Michigan State University (MSU) $125 million to continue their work on advanced biofuels. -
MSU-EPRI N20 offsets methodology wins key approval
Published on April 30, 2013
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and MSU announced today the approval of its nitrous oxide (N2O) offsets methodology for use in the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) greenhouse gas (GHG) offsets program. -
MSU Board approves Bio Engineering Facility project
Published on April 12, 2013
The construction of the new Bio Engineering Facility on the Michigan State University campus came a step closer to reality today as the MSU Board of Trustees gave its approval to the project. -
Expanding markets for a holiday favorite
Published on April 11, 2013
Since its introduction in 1944, "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" has been a classic Christmas song. 60-plus years later, researchers are working to make chestnuts a classic Michigan crop. -
MSU’s new $2.4M fund will develop high-value products from bio-based feedstocks
Published on April 3, 2013
Thanks to a $1.09 million grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund, several bio-based MSU and MSU AgBioResearch projects will be fast-tracked for commercial development over the next three years. -
Fish oil may improve immunity
Published on April 1, 2013
New findings from a Michigan State University-led study suggest a possible role for fish oil in improving immunity among people with certain health conditions.