A Michigan State University professor is using a National Science Foundation grant of $255,000 to take a computer program that speeds up the process of evolution and turn it into a teaching tool.
A study commissioned by AT&T has found that companies are courting disaster if their business continuity plans fail to ensure supply chain continuity.
Some 20 college students will spend part of their summer break learning how to be the next Howard Dean "“ or how not to be.
"Why not change minds instead of bodies?" That's the question Michigan State University's Alice D. Dreger poses in "One of Us: Conjoined Twins and the Future of Normal," a book that challenges the way so-called "normal" people perceive those with "abnormal" anatomies.
At the age of 61, Clarence "Nic" Nicodemus is getting ready to take that next step in his life, and it's not retirement. At a time when most people are slowing down, Nicodemus is graduating from the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Educators are using a video game to improve the eating and nutrition habits of adults.
National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice will address Michigan State University undergraduates at spring commencement convocation ceremonies Friday, May 7.
The new name for the law school "“ the MSU College of Law "“ represents the academic integration and collaboration between a private law school on the rise and a Big Ten university.
When the Southern Astrophysical Research telescope opens its eye later this year and captures what astronomers call "first light," it will not only open a new window on the night skies of the Southern Hemisphere, but will also shine new light on science research and education at MSU.
What separates the Southern Astrophysical Research (SOAR) Telescope from other similar instruments is an infrared camera, whose images could rival those that are captured by space-based telescopes.
Boys spend twice as much time playing video games as girls, but the gap is expected to close as more games are designed for girls with their preferences in mind, a survey released today has found.
Lyophilization, a procedure once thought to inactivate retroviruses such as HIV from bones and connective tissues used in transplant procedures may not be quite as effective as originally thought.
In his new book, "Saving Our Children from the First Amendment," an author asserts that freedom of expression can be very harmful to our children.
A unique program that matches first-year medical students with patients suffering from chronic illnesses gives the students the opportunity to experience "real life" medical issues while honing their doctor-patient relationship skills.
Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and the state's largest veterinarian organization have come together to form the Michigan Emergency Veterinary Network, or "Vet Net," a comprehensive education and training program.
A team of scientists is taking a close look at frozen magma, or lava, taken from a very active Japanese volcano in order to determine why some volcanoes tend to erupt more violently than others.
Consumers need explicit warnings about the threats of identity theft, spam, and credit card fraud to deter them from innocently surrendering personal information online.
The 33rd annual "Recruiting Trends" survey conducted by the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at MSU says while the economy is improving and the labor market has stabilized, employers in some fields are still keeping their hiring options open.
Researchers have developed a new Web-based tool that has proven to be much more effective than current methods of predicting which children are at increased risk of lead poisoning.
The long-held theory that a species evolves by going through an infinite number of small genetic changes may not be completely accurate, according to resaerch.
Researchers have discovered a set of gene mutations that cause progressive hearing loss, a discovery that should provide significant clues in the hunt to solve the puzzle of acquired hearing loss.
Michigan State University's Center for International Business Education and Research (MSU-CIBER) in the Eli Broad College of Business today released its semi-annual market potential index for emerging markets (EMPI).
A professor has been awarded a grant worth nearly $1.2 million to establish a wireless network to link three rural nursing home facilities in Michigan with an MSU teaching nursing home facility.
Partnering with state and community organizations, Michigan State University is establishing a national center that will investigate whether certain environmental exposures can predispose women to breast cancer.
A new Web site is putting historical and contemporary American quilts at the fingertips of anyone with a computer and Internet access.
Researchers will use a unique grant to investigate an under-studied but important part of the cardiovascular system that could hold the key to why one in five Americans suffer from high blood pressure. The $9 million grant will be used to study the role that veins, play in hypertension.
Michigan State University-DCL College of Law has launched a new Intellectual Property and Communications Law Program.
Michigan State University's newly installed PET/CT scanner "“ the first commercial, large-bore fusion machine in the world "“ makes it easier and faster to diagnose many types of deadly cancers, including head and neck, breast and colorectal.
Glaciers aren't so different from people "“ they can gain weight in their bottoms and be less active. Glaciers grow not just from snow accumulating on their surfaces but also from beneath by freezing of meltwater which can affect the rate at which they can erode.
Internet use has no negative effect on users' social involvement or psychological well-being, and it increases children's grade point averages and standardized test scores.
If you find yourself suffering from what you think is a foodborne illness, there"šs a Web site that can not only offer you some help, but also help health officials determine if there is a public health problem to consider.
The Michigan State University College of Nursing is offering several new degree programs that are completely online and will help address both the shortage of nurses and nurse educators in this country.
Michigan State University has received the coveted 21st-Century Achievement Award from the Computerworld Honors Program for visionary use of information technology in the category of Education & Academia.
Contrary to popular opinion, people who integrate their work and families are not always happier, Michigan State University researchers say.
A Michigan State University study has found that despite the increased attention being paid to childhood obesity issues, very few physicians and other health care providers are identifying obesity, and its myriad complications, in their young patients.
MSU Business School study links undergraduates' early professional practice with future employment opportunities.
The practice of non-intervention in workers"š compensation claims could be at the expense of employees and insurance carriers, according to a new Michigan State University study.
A study by a Michigan State University physician finds that people undergoing dialysis, as well as those with HIV and others with compromised immune systems, are much more susceptible to deadly staph infections than the general population.
Researchers at Michigan State University have identified the gene responsible for a developmental disorder known as Smith-Magenis syndrome, a discovery that could lead to new therapies for the disorder and the myriad problems that accompany it.
Health officials nationwide are in general agreement that West Nile virus will be a major health issue again this year. Here are some story ideas and Michigan State University sources that can answer your questions about West Nile virus.
The Center for Great Lakes Culture at Michigan State University has announced the winners of the third annual Great Lakes Culture Awards.
For those who fear the colonoscopy procedure, a CT colonography or "virtual colonoscopy," provides a more comfortable alternative, says a Michigan State University radiologist.
With the Easter holiday approaching, cat owners should be aware that Easter lilies pose a potential health hazard to their pets.
More than 300 Michigan State University students are participating in an Alternative Spring Break, helping the homeless, disabled, poor and orphaned, and working to improve the environment, throughout North and Central America.
Michigan State's Eli Broad College of Business and IBM today announced they will establish a center for joint research and study of advanced supply chain practices at MSU, one of the world's top schools for supply chain management and logistics.
With the state of Michigan's recent announcement of an increase in reports of influenza-like illness, especially in the heavily populated southeast part of the state, a Michigan State University physician says it's not too late to consider getting a flu shot.
Physicians at Michigan State University have successfully used a new method of shrinking benign breast tumors -- a method, they say, that can eliminate painful scarring and expensive surgery. Called cryoablation, the procedure literally freezes a tumor to death.
1) Worried about holiday over-eating? 2) Is it possible to celebrate the holidays and be environmentally friendly? 3) What was the Christmas star? 4) Here are some news tip ideas from Michigan State University.
Although the economic 'hemorrhaging" has stopped, there is still a long, slow and painful recovery period ahead, and many employers are still waiting for better economic news before finalizing hiring intentions and actively recruiting.
Research published by a Michigan State University paleontologist suggests that an inconsistent molting style, coupled with inefficient physiology, contributed to the demise of the once-hardy trilobite nearly 250 million years ago.
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