
Ask a Mizzou expert: What is psychedelic-assisted therapy?
Mizzou’s Dani Adams is a social work researcher trying to improve access to mental health services.

Banks using AI are better at identifying creditworthy borrowers from afar, new study finds
A Mizzou researcher found that banks with greater AI usage offer distant borrowers lower interest rates and see loan defaults less often.

Giving children with autism a voice in their own therapy helps them overcome everyday challenges, new study finds
Mizzou occupational therapist adapts telehealth coaching sessions to include both children with autism and their caregivers.

From first-gen to Mizzou made
Fueled by the support she received at Mizzou, Alyson Coles wants to pay it forward by helping others in medical school after graduating this spring.

Nursing graduate follows in black and gold footsteps
The youngest of four siblings who all attended Mizzou, Mary Grace Cantalin plans to graduate this spring and return to St. Louis to work as an ER nurse.

Whitt explores her interests — and the world — at Mizzou
After studying and serving others in Italy, Jamaica and Japan, Abigail Whitt will graduate this spring and start working in Mizzou’s University Hospital, where her parents met.

AI chatbots can help pregnant women with opioid use disorder, new study finds
Mizzou researchers explore how GPT-4 can be fine-tuned to give trustworthy information to help those struggling with addiction.

Mizzou researchers identify first-ever neurotherapeutic to address muscle weakness
Sarcopenia — severe muscle weakness that comes with aging — impacts nearly half of all adults over age 80.

Pamela Brown awarded 2025 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Annual awards recognize five outstanding educators at the University of Missouri.

Can online games be an effective intervention to help adolescents reduce substance abuse?
Mizzou researcher aims to identify the key elements of digital games that can best help adolescents ditch bad habits.

Can AI help detect cognitive impairment?
Mizzou researchers create a portable system that uses artificial intelligence to spot cognitive impairment.

Chris Prestigiacomo awarded 2024 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

Gene mutation found in the bacterium behind the Black Death helped plague conquer the world, scientists say

Leadership exemplified: Four Tigers among honorees for prestigious Remington R. Williams Award
Mizzou students recognized with the UM System’s highest student leadership award.

Missouri Scholars Academy at Mizzou helps top young leaders shine
For 40 years, MSA has been a launchpad for the state’s most driven high school students.

States that empower advanced practice registered nurses have better health outcomes, new study finds
Mizzou researchers found that giving APRNs more freedom to do their jobs helps increase access to health care.

Fighting back against a dangerous tick-borne disease
Mizzou scientist discovers how a deadly bacterium spread by the lone star tick survives, bringing hope for new treatments.

Tracking invasive pear trees with the help of AI
Mizzou researchers explore low-cost ways to monitor invasive plants in urban areas, which can help protect ecosystems.

Blood pressure drug may help reduce stomach issues for some with autism
Mizzou researcher finds propranolol can help ease gastrointestinal distress for some autistic individuals.

Mizzou scientists explore new frontiers in virus defense
University of Missouri researchers uncover the antiviral potential of defensins — tiny proteins with big possibilities in future disease prevention and treatment.

Dog with cancer 'almost back to normal' after pioneering new treatment

Mizzou researchers aim to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia
A new National Institutes of Health-funded study finds nursing home residents with dementia are more likely to be involved in avoidable hospitalizations.

New therapy for dogs with cancer shows promise
Innovative Mizzou cancer research helps treat a Jefferson City dog.

Inactive today, forgetful tomorrow: Mizzou researchers discover a link between lack of physical activity and a decline in brain health
A new study shows specific changes in the brain after muscle disuse that are linked with cognitive decline.

Building skills, benefiting the community
Mizzou graduate students get hands-on learning at the Child Development Lab on campus.

Mizzou professor ranks Super Bowl’s most unforgettable ads
Katie Essing breaks down five commercials that win MVP (Most Valuable Production).

A protein at the heart of heart disease
Mizzou researchers discover the structure of a protein that could lead to more targeted heart disease treatments.

Research shows restricting flavored e-cigarettes cuts vaping rates but raises smoking rates for young adults
MizzouForward hire Michael Pesko — in collaboration with Yale University — is studying the unintended consequences of public health policies.

Horse trained for equine yoga receives world-class care at Mizzou
Longtime Mizzou ophthalmologist Elizabeth Giuliano helps horse with vision-threatening eye infection.

Discovering a clue to what causes reproductive complications
By studying how female eggs repair — or sometimes fail to repair — DNA damage, Mizzou researchers hope to improve reproductive health.

Boosting a plant’s protective forces
By discovering how plants defend themselves from pests, Mizzou researchers aim to help farmers grow resilient crops.

Expanding access to research for all Tigers
Linda Blockus has worked at Mizzou for more than 35 years, connecting students with research opportunities on campus and worldwide.

Inside five of Mizzou’s unique libraries
In honor of National Library Week, explore five libraries on Mizzou’s campus, each catering to Tigers in different fields of study.

A new way of visualizing blood pressure data can help doctors better manage patients with hypertension
Mizzou researchers explore how “smoothed” graphs can help doctors see whether a patient’s blood pressure is under control.

Exercise boosts brain health — even when energy is low
Mizzou researchers find that exercise improves brain health, even when ketone production in the liver is impaired.

Beyond the classroom: Mizzou prepares students for life after graduation
Mizzou’s ‘Successful Adulting’ class gives students of all majors practical tips on life after college.

Early signs of autism might appear in infants

Cindy Nguyen: kindergarten teacher
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects to prepare them for future schooling.

We all have hidden talents. These researchers want to help you harness them.

College of Health Sciences celebrates 25 years and a limitless future
Hear from three employees who have watched the evolution of the college for a quarter of a century.

New study may help detect early signs of autism in the first year of life
Mizzou researchers hope parent surveys could lead to earlier interventions to help children flourish.