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Released: 26-Mar-2019 3:05 PM EDT
When tempers flare, nurses’ injuries could rise
Michigan State University

A new study by researchers at Michigan State University and Portland State University has found that when there’s an imbalance in support among nurses at work, tempers flare and risk of injuries can go up.

   
Released: 18-Mar-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Who Should Fido Fear? Depends on Relationship
Michigan State University

As states around the country move to stiffen punishments for animal cruelty, Michigan State University researchers have found a correlation between the types of animal abuse committed and the perpetrator's relationship to an animal and its owner.

   
Released: 14-Mar-2019 12:05 PM EDT
College drinking intervention strategies need a refresh
Michigan State University

Peer approval is the best indicator of the tendency for new college students to drink or smoke, according to new research from Michigan State University. This new finding is key to help universities address the problems of underage or binge drinking.

Released: 5-Mar-2019 2:05 PM EST
MSU lands $5M NIH grant to connect dots between pesticides and Parkinson’s
Michigan State University

A Michigan State University researcher will use a five-year, $5 million grant from the National Institutes for Health to investigate the role pesticides might play in olfactory impairment and their relevance to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Released: 22-Feb-2019 11:05 AM EST
Good dog? Bad dog? Their personalities can change
Michigan State University

Dogs, like people, have moods and personality traits that shape how they react in certain situations. New findings from Michigan State University went where few researchers have gone before to reveal that, also like humans, dogs’ personalities likely change over time.

   
Released: 21-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
How to treat depression in prison – and why it matters
Michigan State University

In the first randomized study of its kind, Michigan State University researchers found a solution to meet care and cost needs for treating prisoners' depression.

   
Released: 18-Feb-2019 9:40 AM EST
Machine learning unlocks plants' secrets
Michigan State University

Plants are master chemists, and Michigan State University researchers have unlocked their secret of producing specialized metabolites. The research, published in the latest issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, combined plant biology and machine learning to sort through tens of thousands of genes to determine which genes make specialized metabolites.

Released: 14-Feb-2019 4:05 PM EST
This Immune Cell Function Could Control Deadly Allergic Reactions
Michigan State University

Michigan State University scientists have identified a master control mechanism on mast cells, a type of immune cell, that can prevent the immune system from overreacting in times of stress, potentially limiting, or even stopping allergic reactions from happening.

13-Feb-2019 10:20 AM EST
New technology breaks through sign language barriers
Michigan State University

Opportunities once distant to the hard-of-hearing community will become a reality with a breakthrough sign language translator. Engineers from Michigan State University developed and patented a technology that – unlike prior translator mechanisms – is non-invasive and as portable as a tube of Chapstick.

Released: 11-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
Why Mr. Nice could be Mr. Right
Michigan State University

The key to relationship happiness could be as simple as finding a nice person. And, despite popular belief, sharing similar personalities may not be as important as most people think, according to new research from Michigan State University.

Released: 25-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
Putting Understudied Terrorists Under a Microscope
Michigan State University

According to MSU research, the terror attacks we don't often see on the news – cyberattacks by far-left extremists – are causing more widespread destruction than we know.

Released: 23-Jan-2019 2:05 PM EST
Michigan Schools Face Nation's Worst Decline in State Education Funding
Michigan State University

Funding for Michigan's public schools has fallen more sharply than any other state over the past quarter century, a new report from Michigan State University finds. Educators have been forced to meet rising academic standards with inadequate finances, the study authors argue. However, their research shows Michigan could give schools the dollars they need if policymakers devoted the same share of the state economy to supporting education as they did a decade ago.

Released: 21-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
Keeping astronauts healthy during deep space missions
Michigan State University

George Mias, Michigan State University biochemistry and molecular biology researcher, believes precision medicine -- a personalized approach using technology to analyze an individual's wellness to predict and possibly prevent illnesses -- can keep astronauts healthy during deep space missions.

   
Released: 16-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
High Pesticide Exposure Among Farmers Linked to Poor Sense of Smell Later
Michigan State University

A Michigan State University study is the first to show an association between unusually high pesticide exposure and poor sense of smell among aging farmers.

Released: 11-Jan-2019 2:05 PM EST
Gene therapy could eliminate drug side effect in Parkinson’s patients
Michigan State University

A Michigan State University researcher has received a $2.8 million federal grant to develop a gene therapy that could reduce and possibly eliminate a frustrating side effect of a drug commonly prescribed to Parkinson’s patients.

7-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
Excessive social media use is comparable to drug addiction
Michigan State University

– Bad decision-making is a trait oftentimes associated with drug addicts and pathological gamblers, but what about people who excessively use social media? New research from Michigan State University shows a connection between social media use and impaired risky decision-making, which is commonly deficient in substance addiction.

Released: 7-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
Faulty immune receptor could be reason why many face HIV complications
Michigan State University

MSU scientists have discovered SLAMF7, an immune receptor, has the ability to tone down the body’s immune response when activated on certain white blood cells. Yet, for certain HIV patients who experience a myriad of health issues, the researchers found that these patients’ receptors don’t work properly.

Released: 3-Jan-2019 11:05 AM EST
What Predicts Teen Partner Rape?
Michigan State University

If teen partner rape could be predicted, it could be better prevented. Social scientists from Michigan State University are helping close that gap by identifying risk factors linked to sexual violence in young women’s first relationships in life.

Released: 20-Dec-2018 10:05 AM EST
Strong committed relationships can buffer military suicides
Michigan State University

Can being in a strong committed relationship reduce the risk of suicide? Researchers at Michigan State University believe so, especially among members of the National Guard.

Released: 17-Dec-2018 3:05 PM EST
How a personality trait puts you at risk for cybercrime
Michigan State University

Impulse online shopping, downloading music and compulsive email use are all signs of a certain personality trait that make you a target for malware attacks. New research from Michigan State University examines the behaviors – both obvious and subtle – that lead someone to fall victim to cybercrime involving Trojans, viruses, and malware

   
Released: 4-Dec-2018 12:05 PM EST
Fasting for Lab Tests Isn't Good for Patients with Diabetes
Michigan State University

Fasting before getting your blood drawn for cholesterol tests is common practice, but new research from Michigan State University shows it is a contributing factor of low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, in patients who take diabetes medications. The study, published in the International Journal of Endocrinology, shows that people with diabetes are more likely to experience FEEHD - fasting-evoked en route hypoglycemia in diabetes - than they would if they hadn't fasted.

19-Nov-2018 9:00 AM EST
Healthcare Providers – Not Hackers – Leak More of Your Data
Michigan State University

New research from Michigan State University and Johns Hopkins University found that more than half of the recent personal health information, or PHI, data breaches were because of internal issues with medical providers – not because of hackers or external parties.

Released: 13-Nov-2018 2:05 PM EST
Using Social Media to Weaken Wrath of Terrorist Attacks
Michigan State University

Governments and police forces around the world need to beware of the harm caused by mass and social media following terror events. In a new report, leading counter-terrorism experts from around the world offer guidance to authorities to better manage the impacts of terror attacks by harnessing media communication.

Released: 25-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Unprecedented growth in the college labor market
Michigan State University

For the ninth year in a row, the job market for college graduates is booming, according to Michigan State University’s Recruiting Trends, the largest annual survey of employers in the nation.

   
Released: 22-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Keep to Yourself! Don’t Offer Co-Workers Help Unless Asked
Michigan State University

New workplace research from Michigan State University found that when it comes to offering your expertise or assistance at work, it’s better to keep to yourself or wait until you’re asked.

Released: 11-Oct-2018 3:05 PM EDT
How Parenting Can Cause Antisocial Behaviors in Children
Michigan State University

Children who experience less parental warmth and more harshness in their home environments may be more aggressive and lack empathy and a moral compass, according to a study by researchers at Michigan State University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan. The study is published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Released: 4-Oct-2018 3:05 PM EDT
New DNA tool predicts height, shows promise for serious illness assessment
Michigan State University

A new DNA tool created by Michigan State University can accurately predict people’s height, and more importantly, could potentially assess their risk for serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer.

Released: 2-Oct-2018 9:05 AM EDT
Sleep research uncovers dire consequences to deprivation
Michigan State University

Researchers at Michigan State University conducted the largest experimentally controlled study on sleep deprivation to date, revealing just how detrimental operating without sleep can be in everything from bakers adding too much salt to cookies to surgeons botching surgeries.

Released: 1-Oct-2018 9:30 AM EDT
Democrat/Republican Divide Is Worst It's Ever Been
Michigan State University

Party polarization is even worse than most people think, according to a new Michigan State University study. And neither party can shoulder the blame, as it doesn't matter which party is in charge, said Zachary Neal, associate professor of psychology and global urban studies. "What I've found is that polarization has been steadily getting worse since the early 1970s," he said.

Released: 21-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
New Genetic Syndrome Identified in 3-Year-Old Patient
Michigan State University

A Michigan State University pediatric researcher and a Spectrum Health physician have identified a new genetic syndrome in a 3-year-old girl who, for more than two years, has gone undiagnosed. The discovery is the first to link a particular gene, known as ODC1, to developmental problems in a human.

Released: 17-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Soil Holds the Secret to Mitigating Climate Change
Michigan State University

Food production doesn’t have to be a victim of climate change. New research from Michigan State University suggests that crop yields and the global food supply chain can be preserved by harnessing the critical, and often overlooked, partner in food supply – soil.

Released: 12-Sep-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Is Email Evil? Bosses Are Getting Boxed in by Their Inbox
Michigan State University

Research from Michigan State University shows that keeping up with email traffic places high demands on managers, which prevents them from achieving their goals and from being good leaders.

Released: 28-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
The ‘Invisible Hand’ Doesn’t Control Markets
Michigan State University

New socioeconomic research from Michigan State University found a market disruptor has turned the "invisible hand" theory on its head.

   
Released: 14-Aug-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Magnetic Gene in Fish May Someday Help Those with Epilepsy, Parkinson’s
Michigan State University

An aquarium fish that senses the Earth’s magnetic field as it swims could help unlock how diseases such as Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders function. Michigan State University scientists are the first to discover a navigational gene in glass catfish called the electromagnetic-perceptive gene, or EPG, that responds to certain magnetic waves. They’ve already developed a way to use it to control movement in mice.

Released: 11-Jul-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Here's Why It's Important to Support Your Breastfeeding Co-Workers
Michigan State University

Support from female co-workers may be even more important to new moms who are breastfeeding than getting encouragement from their significant others, close friends and relatives, says a new study. According to Michigan State University and Texas Christian University researchers, the more support women receive from their colleagues, the more successful they are in believing they can continue breastfeeding.

Released: 3-Jul-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Can Parents of Juvenile Offenders Still Dream?
Michigan State University

Mothers want the best for their sons, but what happens to a mother’s hopes and dreams when her son is charged as a juvenile offender? A new study from Michigan State University published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence reveals that mothers don’t lose hope for their sons’ futures and potential – even if they are arrested as a minor.

Released: 4-Jun-2018 11:05 AM EDT
An abusive boss today might mean a better boss tomorrow
Michigan State University

When bosses yell at you, your day can be ruined. It can also ruin theirs though, and can lead to major behavioral changes that flip their attitudes at work. New research from Michigan State University took prior workplace studies, which focused primarily on the impact abusive bosses have on their employees, and refocused the lens to see how the bosses respond to their own abusive behavior.

Released: 24-May-2018 1:05 PM EDT
The Secret to Honing Kids' Language and Literacy Skills
Michigan State University

Research from Michigan State University found that a child’s ability to "self-regulate" is a critical element in childhood language and literacy development, and that the earlier they can hone these skills, the faster language and literacy skills develop leading to better skills in the long run.

Released: 18-May-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Gene Therapy That Restores Vision in Dogs May Help Humans, Too
Michigan State University

— A Michigan State University veterinary ophthalmologist has modified a gene therapy that reverses blindness in dogs that have a certain form of a disease known as progressive retinal atrophy, or PRA, and is now looking to advance the treatment for human use.

Released: 17-May-2018 9:55 AM EDT
Antibacterial in Your Toothpaste May Combat Severe Lung Disease
Michigan State University

Michigan State University researchers have found that when triclosan, a substance that reduces or prevents bacteria from growing, is combined with an antibiotic called tobramycin, it kills the cells that protect cystic fibrosis bacteria, known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, by up to 99.9 percent.

Released: 16-May-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Climate Change Should Help Midwest Corn Production Through 2050
Michigan State University

Contrary to previous analyses, research published by Michigan State University shows that projected changes in temperature and humidity will not lead to greater water use in corn. This means that while changes in temperatures and humidity trend as they have in the past 50 years, crop yields can not only survive – but thrive.

Released: 14-May-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Survey Says: Michigan Voters Undecided on Candidates but Have Opinions on Pot
Michigan State University

With the 2018 election six months away, Michigan State University’s Institute for Public Policy and Social Research released findings from its latest State of the State Survey, or SOSS, revealing that many voters still are undecided on candidates but have strong opinions on controversial ballot issues.

Released: 16-Apr-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Are Millennials Taking Over the Supply Chain?
Michigan State University

The way you get a cup of coffee, cook a meal at home and even purchase clothing is changing. Each consumer wants something completely unique, which has disrupted the entire supply chain and created the "experiential supply chain."

Released: 11-Apr-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Former Starbucks Exec, World-Renowned Geophysicist to Speak at Commencement
Michigan State University

Wanda Herndon, who was instrumental in building the Starbucks global brand, and Marcia McNutt, the 22nd president of the National Academy of Sciences, will speak at Michigan State University's commencement ceremonies on May 4.

Released: 6-Apr-2018 9:05 AM EDT
Unexpected Finding May Deter Disabling Diabetic Eye Disease
Michigan State University

A new Michigan State University study is the first to find that a particular type of lipid, or fat, thought to only exist in the skin, now lives in your eye and might play a major role in deterring diabetic retinopathy.

Released: 4-Apr-2018 10:05 AM EDT
The Dark Secrets of Social Media Dark Patterns
Michigan State University

Tweeting praise or criticism gives you more power - and can pose a greater potential threat - than you may know, according to Michigan State University research. Researchers looked at the "GamerGate" controversy to uncover how one angry social media user inspired thousands to join its movement, amplify its messages, cyberbully innocent users and ultimately get thousands more to participate … without the users even knowing it.



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