MSI Research

illustration of a robot with two arms sorting a tray of trash

Developing a Robot to Sort Recyclables

The challenge for sustainable waste management begins from the sorting stage in homes, offices, and other public places, where trash is put into different bins - compost, recycle, and purely waste.

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ManureDB, a Nationwide Manure Test Database

Crops can benefit from application of manure, which provides nutrients. Unfortunately, manure can also contaminate the environment if over-applied.

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Using Sequencing Methods and Bioinformatics Tools to Study MHC Genes in Dogs

A group of genes called the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes is among the most important in the immune system.

scan of repairs to cracks in TiO2 crystal

Electron Beam Radiation Can Mend Cracks in Nanostructures

It has long been assumed by researchers that using electron beam radiation to study nanostructures would cause the crystals to degrade.

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Manufacturability Framework for E-Textile Circuits and Systems

E-textile products are a fast-growing area of the wearable technology industry.

Resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging data analysis pipeline

A Gene-Editing Method May Treat Brain Disorder

Hurler syndrome, a genetic brain disorder also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I), causes severe cognitive and physical abnormalities and early death.