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This is a photo of a vaccine.

Historical mistrust in government, health care industry contributes to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for African Americans

MU researcher studies social, structural determinants of health that feed vaccine hesitancy, worsen health disparities for African Americans.

Clever COVID-19

MU researchers show how the evolving virus evades antibodies from vaccines, previous infections.

Family support key to overcoming barriers to HIV treatment in Africa

MU researchers find that as the stigma of AIDS/HIV decreases in Africa, more young people are helping older family members with the virus find treatment.

This is a photo of a vaccine.

July 22, 2022

Historical mistrust in government, health care industry contributes to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for African Americans

MU researcher studies social, structural determinants of health that feed vaccine hesitancy, worsen health disparities for African Americans.

This is a photo of a virus.

July 18, 2022

Clever COVID-19

MU researchers show how the evolving virus evades antibodies from vaccines, previous infections.
photo of an African countryside with people in the streets. Source: Shutterstock

June 16, 2021

Family support key to overcoming barriers to HIV treatment in Africa

MU researchers find that as the stigma of AIDS/HIV decreases in Africa, more young people are helping older family members with the virus find treatment.

This is a photo of a tired nurse.

June 14, 2021

Nursing shortage affects rural Missourians more, MU study finds

Rural Missouri counties also have highest percentage of nurses over age 54, nearing retirement.

open notebook with a pencil

Sept. 22, 2020

Fostering ‘political’ attitude adjustments

MU study proposes narrative writing exercise as way to reduce polarization in U.S. politics.
Researcher preparing sample of wastewater for lab analysis

Sept. 10, 2020

A stinky job

MU scientists confirm human feces can provide an early warning of COVID-19 outbreak.
This is an image of an engaged couple holding hands.

Sept. 1, 2020

Having marriage doubts? Take a timeout

MU study suggests taking a pause on marriage procedures could be beneficial to those experiencing doubts.
Prescription bottles

Aug. 26, 2020

Placenta can indicate how body responds to opioids during pregnancy

MU scientists discover possible biological markers for identifying opioid use disorder.

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