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Dunpeng Cai posing.

Oct. 14, 2025

A potential game-changer: Mizzou researcher creating a new way to treat genetic disorders

With a grant from the American Heart Association, Mizzou’s cutting-edge RNA therapy will target Marfan syndrome.

Jimi Cook in his lab.

Sep. 15, 2025

Urine contains clues as to whether a unique knee surgery will succeed

Mizzou researcher Jimi Cook is on a mission to find a ‘crystal ball’ to predict who will benefit most from cartilage transplant surgery.

Roman Ganta in his lab.

July 24, 2025

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.

Heather Hennkens

July 22, 2025

Mizzou scientists work to boost lifesaving cancer treatments

A federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy supports researchers exploring Terbium-161 — a promising new tool in the fight against cancer.

three people in a lab

July 8, 2025

Study: Why some lung cancer treatments stop working — and possible fixes

University of Missouri scientists discover a hidden “molecular seesaw” behind drug resistance in certain types of lung cancer, offering hope for more effective therapies.

A medical team uses a probe and imaging camera during surgery.

June 23, 2025

Mizzou researchers part of team developing imaging tool that could transform brain cancer surgery

The tool is expected to be a critical advancement in the fight against one of the most difficult-to-treat brain cancers.

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.

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