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First class graduates from MSU’s physician assistant program
The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated the commencement of its first class from the Physician Assistant Medicine Program on Friday, Aug. 23.
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Kalamazoo announces new prescription cash program for expectant mothers launching in 2025
Kalamazoo Rx Kids, the City of Kalamazoo’s inaugural cash prescription program for expectant mothers and infants, is set to launch in 2025. The initiative, an extension of Flint Rx Kids and a statewide program, will provide $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month for the first year of a baby’s life. This approach is modeled after the expanded Child Tax Credit and aims to enhance health, hope, and opportunity for families during pregnancy and infancy.
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MSU partners with Michigan Office for Future Mobility & Electrification for autonomous racing
Michigan State University announced a new partnership agreement with the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) to support MSU’s Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) team, PoliMOVE-MSU. The collaboration aims to provide students with experiential learning opportunities using connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies. Additionally, it will engage Michigan K-12 STEAM students in mobility initiatives through events, campus tours, and race event visits.
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MSU College opens first-of-its-kind public defender clinic focused on preconviction appeals
When Bradley Hall opens the doors to MSU College of Law’s new Public Defender Clinic this academic year, he will begin training the next generation of lawyers in a specialized area of law: preconviction appeals.
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Michigan State University physician discusses latest updates on COVID-19 and mpox
Michael Brown, university physician at Michigan State University and chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the MSU College of Human Medicine, has provided updated guidance on COVID-19 and mpox, formerly known as monkeypox.
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MSU partners with DNR on lake sturgeon conservation efforts
Five hundred juvenile sturgeons were released into the Saginaw River system last week as part of an ongoing effort to bring the giant fish back from the brink of extinction.
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MSU researchers discover method to curb antibiotic resistance using DNA scavengers
Michigan State University researchers have identified a potential method to curb antibiotic resistance by deploying "DNA scavengers" in wastewater treatment plants. The study, led by Syed Hashsham, MSU professor of civil and environmental engineering, and James Tiedje, University Distinguished Professor Emeritus, discovered an enzyme capable of breaking down antibiotic-resistant DNA strands present in wastewater.
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MSU & U-M receive DOE grant for auto supply chain transition
The Michigan State University Industrial Training Assessment Center and the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute have been awarded $500,000 by the U.S. Department of Energy to launch the Michigan Automotive Supply Chain Technical Assistance Program. This two-year initiative aims to help small and medium-sized manufacturers in Michigan’s automotive sector transition to electric vehicle components and diversify their product lines.
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Study links gene activation to increased post-COVID-19 lung transplants
Researchers from Michigan State University and Corewell Health, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding post-COVID-19 lung complications.
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MSU graduates its first class of physician assistants
The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine will hold its inaugural Physician Assistant Medicine Program commencement on Friday, August 23. This milestone comes at a time when there is a critical shortage of healthcare professionals across the state and nation. Physician assistants (PAs) are increasingly in demand to help expand access to medical care. The graduates from MSU's program have trained alongside physicians, adopting a team-based approach that aims to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
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Study identifies factors affecting cancer screening for LGBTQIA+ individuals
Socioeconomic status, provider-patient relationships, and rural living environments have been found to affect cancer screening behaviors for LGBTQIA+ individuals, according to a recent study from Callie Kluitenberg Harris, a doctoral candidate in the Michigan State University College of Nursing.
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MSU study finds non-deceptive placebos reduce stress remotely
A study from Michigan State University has found that non-deceptive placebos, given with full knowledge of their nature, can effectively manage stress, even when administered remotely.
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MSU pioneers CRISPR-based genome editing technique for Nile grass rats
A team of researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) has discovered a set of methods that enabled the first successful CRISPR-based genome editing in Nile grass rats. The study, published in BMC Biology, marks the first instance of genome editing in these diurnal rodents, which have sleep/awake patterns similar to humans. This similarity could be advantageous for preclinical or translational research.
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Study reveals potential underreporting of mild cognitive impairment in rural West Michigan
Researchers from Michigan State University and Corewell Health analyzed de-identified electronic health records of over 1.5 million patients to examine the incidence rates and risk factors of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in rural and urban areas of West Michigan. This study is the first in the state to employ this method.
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Wharton Center expands youth theater program with new camp at Fisher Theatre
A long-running theater program for greater Lansing-area youth recently expanded to Detroit as part of a new partnership. Take It From The Top summer camps offer students the opportunity to practice singing, acting, and dancing while learning from Broadway professionals. Take It From The Top at Wharton Center began in 2008 and now hosts over 100 students ranging from second to 12th grade for a five-day intensive. The program also hosted an advanced workshop this year for rising eighth-grade to college students. Take It From The Top operates in other performing arts centers...
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MSU experts discuss back-to-school challenges
As K-12 students return to the classroom for the 2024-25 school year, Michigan State University experts are available to discuss a variety of topics such as student physical and mental health, academic success, sociopolitical issues, and more.
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Joan Rose honored with International Water Association Global Water Award
Michigan State University water microbiologist Joan Rose was honored for her lifetime of water research with the International Water Association Global Water Award. She was recognized on August 10 at the IWA World Water Conference in Toronto, Canada.
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Michigan: White students most represented ethnicity at Ingham County universities in 2022-23 school year
Enrollment data for the five universities in Ingham County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Experts from MSU comment on Google's antitrust lawsuit
Earlier this week, a federal judge ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly on search, violating U.S. antitrust laws. Google, the world’s most popular search engine, pays billions of dollars annually to be the exclusive search engine on Apple and Android devices.
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MSU's Indian Law Clinic receives $400K funding boost from NoVo Foundation
The Michigan State University College of Law’s Indian Law Clinic has received funding to continue assisting tribes with law enforcement. The MSU clinic is the only law school clinic in the country that regularly represents tribes in both state and federal courts on Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) cases.