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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Natural Science
Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology

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Gemma Reguera smiles at the camera.
March 28, 2025
Gemma Reguera elected as AAAS Fellow
Tags:
microbiology
This election is recognition for her important research in environmental microbiology as well as her leadership in the field. 
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Dr. Alexander Mela stands outside and smiles at the camera. He's wearing a blue and white striped shirt and jeans and has long curly hair and a beard and mustache. He looks friendly.
March 11, 2025
Dr. Alexander Mela
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microbiology
Dr. Mela is an MGI Instructor. These are his answers to the Micro Biography questions. 
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Morgan Clark smiles at the camera. She has long brown hair and is wearing a short-sleeved black shirt, yellow earrings, and green glasses.
February 6, 2025
Morgen Clark
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microbiology
Morgen Clark is an MGI graduate student. These are her answers to the Micro Biography questions. 
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Lexi Vu is standing in a laboratory setting, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a white lab coat over a gray shirt. Behind her, a shelf is lined with various laboratory supplies, including bottles and containers in different colors, suggesting a well-equipped lab environment. There are sticky notes attached to the shelves, adding a touch of organization and personalization. The overall atmosphere is bright and professional.
February 3, 2025
Carving a pathway to understanding HPV-induced cancer treatment
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mgi, microbiology
MSU graduate student Lexi Vu has received a prestigious NIH fellowship to support her work investigating how HPV-induced head and neck cancer cells evade the immune system. Vu's research aims to uncover the mechanisms behind immune receptor disruption, bringing hope for more effective and less invasive cancer therapies.
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The image shows Beth Ottosen with long, light brown hair wearing glasses and a maroon short-sleeved shirt, standing outdoors. She is smiling and has her arms crossed. The background features a lush garden with various green shrubs and blooming flowers, including pink and red roses.
January 29, 2025
New mouse model offers key insights into gut colonization by antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Tags:
mgi, microbiology
MSU researchers developed a neonatal mouse model to study how the antibiotic-resistant bacterium Enterobacter hormaechei colonizes the gut and causes infections. Their study identified key genes that help the bacterium feed on intestinal mucus, providing potential targets for new treatments to prevent life-threatening infections in newborns and immunocompromised individuals.
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This image shows Dr. Brian Schutte standing and speaking in a classroom or lecture hall. He is wearing glasses and a dark sweater with a logo on the left side. He is holding a pen or a pointer in his right hand and appears to be engaged in explaining something. The background features a projector screen and a chalkboard or whiteboard. The room has a modern ceiling with recessed lighting.
January 10, 2025
MSU researcher connects change in DNA to cleft palate phenomenon
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mgi, microbiology
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Latest News

Gemma Reguera smiles at the camera. March 28, 2025Gemma Reguera elected as AAAS Fellow
A graphic promoting the MSU SciFest STEAM Expo Days World of Plants room. The graphic has a magenta background and features images around the border of plants, seeds, soil, a microscope, and other scientific equipment. There is a white circle in the center containing the following text, Michigan State University Science Festival STEAM Expo Weekend, April 5-6, 2025. Explore the World of Plants, 17 plant science booths for all ages, STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, room 2202.March 24, 2025MSU Plant Science Community showcases 'The World of Plants' at STEAM Expo Days
Dr. Alexander Mela stands outside and smiles at the camera. He's wearing a blue and white striped shirt and jeans and has long curly hair and a beard and mustache. He looks friendly.March 11, 2025Dr. Alexander Mela
A close-up of a beam-splitter cube among the Harel Group’s laser instrumentation. Using short pulses of light, Harel can produce a molecular movie that captures the vibrational motion of a biological object based off its “sound.”February 12, 2025MSU Expert: Using light to hear biology