Health/Medical

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.

Praveen Rao

Oct. 2, 2025

Engineer’s work underpins new telehealth research center

Associate Professor Praveen Rao is sharing his expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve rural health care.

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.

Will Mastrantuono

July 24, 2025

Undergraduate researcher wins international acclaim

Industrial Engineering senior garners top paper award for research on physical demand in AR users.

Michaela Duran standing in front of a river and a view overlooking the ocean

July 22, 2025

Study abroad proves transformative for biomedical engineering undergrad

Michaela Duran seized the opportunity to embrace Spanish culture and biotechnology this summer in Madrid.

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.

Xiaohua Liu poses in his lab

June 17, 2025

Mizzou Engineering researcher takes on tooth loss

A novel, bio-inspired treatment for periodontitis could help patients keep their natural teeth, avoiding painful and expensive implants.

Apaala Basak

April 21, 2025

Mizzou Engineer wins award for innovative approach to ALS treatment

Apaala Basak received the Michael Donovan NFOSD Innovation Award for her research to develop a translational approach to manage dysphagia in ALS patients using optogenetic neuromodulation.