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A strong defense

Researchers boost the body’s natural resistance to DNA damage — and may improve reproductive health in the process.

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.

Scientists unveil starfish-inspired wearable tech for heart monitoring

Designed by University of Missouri researchers, the device includes AI technology to detect potential heart problems with over 90% accuracy, making it a promising tool for at-home monitoring.

April 24, 2025

A strong defense

Researchers boost the body’s natural resistance to DNA damage — and may improve reproductive health in the process.

April 22, 2025

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.

Graphic image of biological starfish surrounding a starfish wearable electronic device

April 2, 2025

Scientists unveil starfish-inspired wearable tech for heart monitoring

Designed by University of Missouri researchers, the device includes AI technology to detect potential heart problems with over 90% accuracy, making it a promising tool for at-home monitoring.

Campus buildings with text: Groundbreaking research

March 19, 2025

Mizzou’s research exceeds $500 million

Historic research activity fuels innovation in agriculture, artificial intelligence, medicine and more.

W. David Arnold speaking with a patient.

March 5, 2025

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.

Ahmed Balboula in his lab at the NextGen Precision Health building.

Feb. 12, 2025

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.

Feb. 3, 2025

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.

A photo of Sachin Handa and Ashish Dusunge in a scientific laboratory

Jan. 27, 2025

Researchers invent a new tool to help lower the cost of tomorrow’s medicine

Two University of Missouri scientists created AshPhos, a chemical tool that makes it more efficient to create carbon-nitrogen bonds.

Jan. 23, 2025

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.

Oct. 31, 2024

Four ways to get started researching at Mizzou

Research is at the heart of Mizzou. From your very first day on campus, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into hands-on experiences, collaborate with top-tier faculty and make discoveries that change the world. Learn more about how to get involved.