Mizzou researcher leading the way in search of first-ever treatment for common heart valve disease
Dunpeng Cai received a $2.8 million NIH grant to study the underlying causes of aortic valve calcification and find a target for treatment.
Mizzou innovation speeds up detection of deadly tick-borne disease
Thanks to university researchers, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can now be detected in just 40 minutes, leading to earlier treatment.
Mizzou advanced technology core facilities drive innovation and discovery
See how shared resources help faculty turn ideas into real-world solutions.
March 30, 2026
Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific ‘miracle’
Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.
March 26, 2026
Three University of Missouri faculty honored as 2025 AAAS Fellows
The researchers are being recognized for their distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science.
March 18, 2026
Mizzou scientists learn how plants protect themselves from multiple stressors
Discovery could lead to gene-edited or newly bred crops that can withstand multiple stressors simultaneously.
Feb. 16, 2026
Mizzou researchers uncover how plants regulate root growth
A key protein in plants controls their root length and can be modified, paving the way for longer roots, more drought-resistant crops.
Feb. 10, 2026
Photo gallery: January photos of the month
From a peek inside the Jesse Hall Dome to a snow-covered campus, these photos capture the moments that made Mizzou magic as the year began.
Feb. 2, 2026
Lab-grown algae removes microplastics from water
Professor Susie Dai has engineered special algae to remove and reuse harmful microplastics from wastewater.
Jan. 21, 2026
Spotting skin cancer sooner with the help of artificial intelligence
Mizzou researcher is proving that AI can accurately detect melanoma.