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Patent-pending bacterial strain shows impressive results on veggies
Published on December 17, 2012
Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch scientist Jianjun Hao has identified a bacterial strain that holds great promise for agricultural growers, especially those with potato and soybean crops. -
Homicide spreads like infectious disease
Published on December 13, 2012
Homicide moves through a city in a process similar to infectious disease, according to a new study that may give police a new tool in tracking and ultimately preventing murders. -
Interactive maps show availability of fresh produce
Published on December 11, 2012
AgBioResearch scientist Phil Howard and his team are using interactive maps to show rather than simply tell how urban residents are losing access to fresh produce and balanced nutrition. -
MSU researcher helping Sweden move closer to bioenergy goals
Published on December 10, 2012
Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientist Kris Berglund has received a grant to study a biobased acid that may be used as a food ingredient, solvent or aroma, in cosmetic applications or as a plasticizer in plastics. -
Amazon deforestation affects more than originally thought
Published on December 5, 2012
An international team of researchers has revealed a new concern about deforestation in the Amazon rainforest - a troubling loss in the diversity among the microbial organisms responsible for a functioning ecosystem. -
Poston appointed dean of MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Published on November 29, 2012
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Fred Poston as dean of the university's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). -
Tackling Disease from the Inside Out
Published on November 25, 2012
Diarrheal illness is a serious health problem. A team of researchers, including an AgBioResearch scientist, is working to improve food safety by preventing and controlling enteric (intestinal) diseases in food animals. -
MSU mastitis expert follows her passion far from home
Published on November 15, 2012
Get up close and personal with endowed vet medicine chair Lorraine Sordillo. -
MSU partners with Saudi agency to improve food safety
Published on November 13, 2012
A network of food safety researchers and educators led by Michigan State University will soon be working with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.