May 28, 2025
New AI tool reveals single-cell structure of chromosomes in 3D
A breakthrough at Mizzou Engineering could help scientists better understand how genes work — and how certain types of cancer develop.
March 31, 2025
Study opens window into the secret life of bacteria
Mizzou researcher employs new technology to track molecules’ movement inside bacterial cells in interinstitutional study.
June 6, 2022
Researcher continues work to decode genome sequences
In the future, hospitals and clinics may be able to better manage diseases by pinpointing exactly how an individual’s body will respond to treatment. But first, they need a fast, efficient and secure way to analyze DNA, or human genome sequences. Enter Praveen Rao, an associate professor with joint appointments in Health Management & Informatics and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. Rao has spent the past two years developing a software system for others to analyze and compare genomes more easily. Now, he has a two-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand upon that work.