University of Missouri

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.

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.

Oct. 29, 2024

Revolutionizing disease prevention

Mizzou researcher Paul de Figueiredo is co-leading a DARPA-funded project aimed at protecting the microbial samples necessary to speed treatments for infectious diseases.

Oct. 24, 2024

Changing cystic fibrosis care

After years of a persistent cough, Hannah Gryder was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at MU Health Care. She's now getting ongoing care at MU Health Care’s cystic fibrosis outreach clinic in her hometown of Springfield, Missouri.

Oct. 1, 2024

Five ways Mizzou is helping lead America’s fight against cancer

Two researchers are joining a national cancer-fighting network in the latest example of Mizzou’s dedication to finding a cure.

Sept. 23, 2024

University of Missouri President Mun Choi to give State of the University address

Sept. 10, 2024

Tom Spencer leads by example

Mizzou’s vice chancellor for research has spent decades researching the reproductive system. Now, he’s continuing to lead research into women’s reproductive health with support from an NIH MERIT Award.