Research News

For Michigan State University researchers Assaf Gilad and Wolfgang Banzhaf, their chemistry transcends the boundaries of science. The duo is developing molecules inspired by nature to help medical diagnostics such as MRI scans keep pace with emerging therapies that can treat diseases more precisely while improving patient safety.

Each year, the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program, or CAREER, awards grants to "early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education." The following story is part of a series highlighting MSU's recipients of 2021 CAREER grant awards.

The source of troublesome lake algae is not always clear, but an interdisciplinary research project with two Michigan State University researchers found an answer may include colder groundwater that feeds some inland lakes. This finding could help predict the formation of harmful algal blooms to mitigate their impact on drinking water, tourism, fishing and fish toxicity.

Designing innovative electric motors for automotives, power tools or toys hasn't translated into the capacity to efficiently manufacture them. Michigan State University researcher Shanelle Foster wants to change that with new 3D-printing technology guided by careful observations from some of nature's most deft engineers — web-spinning spiders.

The Michigan State University researchers who created the first miniature human heart model with primary heart cell types, vascular tissue and a functioning structure of chambers have taken another step forward: developing new therapies for congenital heart disease.

As a building material, bamboo is pretty amazing. Even though it's technically a grass, bamboo's reeds can be tougher than timber. It also grows fast, helping make it more sustainable than lumber.

A group of Spartan Engineers had an impactful research field test recently that included an advancement from the MSU Nondestructive Evaluation Laboratory (NDEL).

Jiliang Tang of Michigan State University has been named the 2021 Rising Star by the Association of Chinese Scholars in Computing - the sole recipient of the international honor this year.

Two Spartan Engineers are among those sharing a national medal for their ongoing commitment in helping the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) develop and implement diversity and inclusiveness practices.