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Feline genetics help pinpoint first-ever domestication of cats, MU study finds

Cat genes reveal how invention of agriculture bonded cats with people in ancient Mesopotamia, leading to worldwide feline migration with humans.

Xiu-Feng “Henry” Wan receives $5 million grant to study animal-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Wan ultimately hopes the work can help prevent another worldwide pandemic.

The art of science

Three MU researchers show their creative sides in an annual art show that displays fine art pieces generated by their research.

Dec. 5, 2022

Feline genetics help pinpoint first-ever domestication of cats, MU study finds

Cat genes reveal how invention of agriculture bonded cats with people in ancient Mesopotamia, leading to worldwide feline migration with humans.

Henry Wan looks in a microscope in his lab

Nov. 16, 2022

Xiu-Feng “Henry” Wan receives $5 million grant to study animal-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Wan ultimately hopes the work can help prevent another worldwide pandemic.

Nov. 8, 2022

The art of science

Three MU researchers show their creative sides in an annual art show that displays fine art pieces generated by their research.

Nov. 7, 2022

Celebrating first-generation students

Nearly 22% of new MU students are first-generation college students. In honor of First-Generation College Celebration Day, meet a few Tigers who are blazing new trails.

Nov. 4, 2022

‘Click’ chemistry may help treat dogs with bone cancer, MU study finds

The scientific discovery, which recently earned a Nobel Prize in chemistry, may efficiently deliver radioactive cancer treatments to tumors while reducing side effects.

Nov. 3, 2022

Monkeypox mutations cause virus to spread rapidly, evade drugs and vaccines, MU study finds

Researchers show how monkeypox mutations cause virus to replicate, spread faster.

Nov. 3, 2022

$1.5 million gift supports Canine Genetics Lab at MU

MU College of Veterinary Medicine receives gift from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.

A photo of Dr. Randall Prather standing in front of a sign for the National Swine Resource & Research Center.

Oct. 13, 2022

Years in the making

Recent successful partial heart transplant in infant linked to MU researcher Randall Prather’s decades long work with genetically modified pigs.

group photo of five students at a conference

Oct. 12, 2022

Preparing future faculty members

Mizzou recently hosted the first in-person SEC Emerging Scholars Career Preparation Workshop. Learn more about the program and hear from the five individuals who represented MU.

Oct. 4, 2022

Into the future through MizzouForward

Milestones in MU’s most important investment include world-class hires, program outcomes and infrastructure updates.