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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.
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Food Safety Study Helps Protect Pregnant Women With Listeria

A new study improves food safety guidance to better protect pregnant women from Listeria. Researchers developed more accurate models to assess infection and stillbirth risk. The findings could lead to stronger, more targeted public health policies.
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Mutant Group B Strep Strains Explain Infections in Newborns

A new study explains how Group B Strep can still infect newborns despite antibiotic treatment. Researchers identified fast-mutating bacterial strains that help the infection survive. The findings could lead to improved prevention and treatment.
Announcements
Spartans Helping Shape the Future of Literacy in Michigan
Three Spartans were recognized by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English for their leadership, teaching, and contributions to literacy education across Michigan.
Take a Second to See How MSU and U-M Partner Off the Field
Research collaborations, food drives, and community initiatives show how MSU and U-M are turning a historic rivalry into meaningful impact beyond the field.
MSU Scientist Bruno Basso Honored for Contributions to Agronomic Research
The American Society of Agronomy and partnering scientific societies are recognizing MSU’s Bruno Basso for research that has transformed modern agricultural practices.
MSU, Michigan Tech Partner to Advance Dual-Use Technologies That Improve Everyday Life
MSU and Michigan Tech are partnering to advance technologies that address national security challenges while benefiting areas such as health, energy, and manufacturing.
Physiology Professor Receives Mayo Clinic Early-Career Alumni Award
Erica Wehrwein’s work at MSU is advancing physiology education by helping students connect complex biological systems to real-world health and medicine.
Teena Gerhardt Named 2027 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow
MSU mathematician Teena Gerhardt has been named a 2027 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the field.