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Study: Narcissism and Relationship Satisfaction More Complex Than Expected

A study from Michigan State University found narcissism affects relationships in more complex ways than expected. Not all traits harm satisfaction, challenging common assumptions.
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Helping Michigan’s Youngest Readers Succeed

Michigan State University is helping improve early literacy through research, family support and hands-on education programs. These efforts aim to give young children across Michigan a stronger start in reading.
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A Lifesaving Partnership Transforming Diabetes Care

A program at Michigan State University is helping patients take control of type 2 diabetes through education, support and patient-provider partnerships. The approach improves medication adherence and long-term outcomes.
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Composer Debuts New Symphony Humboldt’s Nature in Los Angeles

An Michigan State University composer premiered a new symphony in Los Angeles inspired by explorer Alexander von Humboldt. The work blends personal history, science and music on a global stage.
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Study Demonstrates Faster Discovery of Therapeutic Drugs Through AI

Researchers at Michigan State University used AI to predict how chemicals affect genes, speeding up drug discovery. The approach identified promising treatments for liver cancer and a chronic lung disease.
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Researchers Join Effort To Change How Products Are Tested for Human Safety

Researchers from Michigan State University joined a new National Institutes of Health-funded center to improve how chemicals are tested for human safety. The effort aims to create faster, more ethical methods while reducing reliance on animal testing.
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How a Theatre Professor Turned an Abandoned Film Project Into a Feature Film Streamed Worldwide

An Michigan State University theatre professor turned a failed film project into a feature now streaming worldwide. When We Get There grew from a fast, low-budget production into a film featuring Hollywood actors and MSU alumni.
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Scientists Uncover How HPV-Positive Cancers Hide From the Immune System

Scientists at Michigan State University discovered that HPV-positive cancers hide from the immune system using a protein called MARCHF8. Blocking it could help make these tumors treatable.
Announcements
Luedtke Awarded 2026 NEOGEN Land Grant Prize
Michigan State University doctoral student Christian Luedtke has been awarded the 2026 NEOGEN Land Grant Prize, which recognizes graduate student research with the potential to advance scientific discovery while creating economic impact through practical applications.
Flint Awards Highest Civic Honor to MSU's Mona Hanna
MSU’s Mona Hanna received a key to the city of Flint in recognition of her transformative impact on public health and child advocacy.
Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments
The Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund has made its first investments, supporting two early-stage companies developing technologies to improve diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
Nwando Achebe Elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
MSU historian Nwando Achebe has been elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, recognizing her outstanding contributions to historical scholarship and African history.
FRIB Receives Genesis Mission Award for AI-Powered Research
FRIB and Argonne National Laboratory received a Genesis Mission Phase I award to develop artificial intelligence tools that could transform how heavy-ion accelerators and isotope separators are operated.
FRIB's Witek Nazarewicz Elected Foreign Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
FRIB chief scientist Witek Nazarewicz receives one of Poland’s highest scientific honors for his contributions to nuclear physics.