What's New
December 18, 2024
Newly published research by MSU researcher James Pestka explores how simple dietary modifications can help manage autoimmune diseases such as lupus, aiming to improve patient care and quality of life.
December 16, 2024
Researchers at MSU and the Univ. of Wisconsin have uncovered a new and important insight about a rare immune disorder. WHIM syndrome – Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis – can lead to conditions such as persistent skin and genital warts and increased risk of HPV-related cancer. Researchers have previously determined that WHIM is caused by a mutation in a gene known as CXCR4.
December 13, 2024
In this article, Dr. Mohamed Satti highlights the importance of early detection of zoonotic diseases, such as avian influenza, through proactive measures like testing raw milk, which helps monitor virus transmission and prevent outbreaks.
December 9, 2024
Victor DiRita, the Rudolph Hugh Endowed Chair and Chair of the Department of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology, has been honored as one of the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Supervisor Award from the MSU office of University Health and Wellbeing.
December 5, 2024
Sarah Gonzalez Henao is an MGI doctoral student in Matt Schrenk's lab. Here are her answers to the Micro Biography questions.
November 19, 2024
MGI doctoral student Troy Burtchett has been selected by the College of Natural Science to receive a Dissertation Completion Fellowship supported by the Graduate School.