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Graphic illustration of red blood cells

Nov. 4, 2025

Mizzou researchers pioneer ultrasound technology to measure blood viscosity

The breakthrough invention could help introduce viscosity as a new vital sign of human health.

A graphic of a motor neuron

Oct. 27, 2025

Mizzou researchers identify a new rare genetic disease

Discovery could help improve diagnosis and treatment of unexplained movement disorders.

MRI scan of a patient's brain

Oct. 2, 2025

Researcher awarded nearly $3 million to study how the brain repairs itself after a stroke

Mizzou Engineering professor Shinghua Ding is undertaking new research funded by a prestigious National Institutes of Health grant.

Shwetha Ramachandra and Bret Ulery

Sep. 29, 2025

Healing backs without screws or metal implants

With NIH funding, University of Missouri researchers are pioneering biological alternatives that could someday help the body heal itself.

Fengkai Tian

Sep. 26, 2025

Drones can more efficiently measure the health of corn plants, study finds

Mizzou researchers are getting a drone’s-eye view of corn stalks to help farmers better manage their crops through precision agriculture.

Mohammad Hossein Saberi and Xiangqun Zeng

Sep. 3, 2025

Mizzou at the forefront of using hydrogen energy safely

A new super-sensitive sensor created at Mizzou can quickly detect hydrogen gas, helping prevent accidents and protect the environment.

Matthias Young stands in a laboratory

July 30, 2025

Shining UV light on the future of computer chips

A recent study from the University of Missouri could help scientists and engineers build faster, cheaper and more eco-friendly electronics.

Portraits of Dhananjay Suresh, Anandhi Upendran and Raghuraman Kannan in the School of Medicine. Abbie Nell Lankitus / University of Missouri

July 8, 2025

Study: Why some lung cancer treatments stop working — and possible fixes

University of Missouri scientists discover a hidden "molecular seesaw" behind drug resistance in certain types of lung cancer, offering hope for more effective therapies.

Susie Dai posses in front of a piece of equipment in her laboratory

July 1, 2025

Inspired by nature, researcher targets forever chemicals

Mizzou Engineering Professor Susie Dai is pioneering a scalable solution to clean up harmful PFAS without rare or expensive chemicals.

A nurse preparing older woman for a hospital CT scan.

June 27, 2025

Showing a better heartbeat

An AI-assisted model developed by Mizzou researchers allows doctors to better observe the heart and how it beats, contracts and pumps.