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The PRL celebrated 25 years of bowling. Over 100 MSU staff, faculty, and students took over City Limits Bowling Center to vie for the ultimate prize: Gutter Ball 25 Champion!
By By John Froehlich; Images by Igor Houwat4th to 6th graders got to learn about plant defense mechanisms and the scientific method. Leah Johnson, lead organizer, reflects on the event in an interview.
By By Igor Houwat; Banner image of MSU scientists by Igor HouwatMSU hosts the third annual Fascination of Plants Day @ MSU. This year, plant sciences meet the arts in a collaboration between MSU plant scientists, the Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University, and the East Lansing Art Festival.
By By Igor Houwat; Banner image by Harley J SeeleyThe Ducat lab's research on bioplastics is featured in a recent article in the online publication, The Conversation.
By By The ConversationRecently, our own Berkley Walker was recorded skiing across campus on the eve of a polar vortex. That recording went viral. Read why he thinks plants are even hardier than he was that day.
Alexander, who works in the GLBRC Cell Wall Analysis Facility, won the coveted "Gutter Ball Champion" title.
By By John FroehlichPRL and MSU scientists invited the general public to explore the world of plants and algae, including fun hands-on activities for kids and adults.
By By Igor HouwatMSU’s second-ever iGEM team earned a Silver Medal for a new technology that can detect dangerous contaminants in the environment.
By By Bjoern Hamberger, Igor HouwatThe five lectures, taking place between 2017 and 2019, will focus on diverse research topics and also career cultivation.
The postdoctoral research associate at Michigan State University reflects on coordinating MSU's first Fascination of Plants Day.
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Recently discovered protein enhances understanding of photosynthesis
MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory (PRL) scientists have published a new study that furthers our understanding of how plants make membranes in chloroplasts, the photosynthesis powerhouse
Using Artificial Intelligence to delve into plant cell secrets
A new AI system, called DeepLearnMOR, can identify organelles and classify hundreds of microscopy images in a matter of seconds and with an accuracy rate of over 97%. The study illustrates the potential of AI to significantly increase the scope, speed, and accuracy of screening tools in plant biology.
Study links energy metabolism to reduced fertility in overheated bean crops
The study reports that the activity levels of the carbon metabolism protein, G6PDH, are related to decreased production of pollen in bean flowers. As global temperatures rise, some bean crops, including Michigan-grown varieties, might be more sensitive to higher heat levels.