Expert Comments

A photo of Dr. Henry Nguyen in his lab.

Expert comment: Creating the chickpea’s genetic ‘blueprint’

The historic, international collaboration involving a University of Missouri researcher is one of the largest projects of its kind.

Expert comment: How studying fossilized parasites can contribute to knowledge of infectious diseases

Expert comment: MU lab aids surveillance efforts for deadly African Swine Fever
A photo of Dr. Henry Nguyen in his lab.

Jan. 5, 2022

Expert comment: Creating the chickpea’s genetic ‘blueprint’

The historic, international collaboration involving a University of Missouri researcher is one of the largest projects of its kind.
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Nov. 8, 2021

Expert comment: How studying fossilized parasites can contribute to knowledge of infectious diseases
This is an image of a group of pigs.

Oct. 13, 2021

Expert comment: MU lab aids surveillance efforts for deadly African Swine Fever
This is a photo of a person speaking with media members.

Oct. 6, 2021

Expert comment: How storytelling can help public health officials combat distrust, skepticism
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Aug. 23, 2021

Your nose knows

Take food label sell-by dates with a grain of salt.
Downton Abbey cast

Aug. 23, 2021

Making of a Masterpiece

Why did Americans watch Downton Abbey by the tens of millions?
This is an image of someone exchanging money for people.

July 29, 2021

Human trafficking: Who is being trafficked and what can we do?

MU expert in human trafficking explains common misconceptions and the demographics of trafficking survivors throughout the state.
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June 15, 2021

Expert: Standing up for journalists who are detained, jailed

Kathy Kiely at the Missouri School of Journalism explains why it is important to take notice of the recent increase in journalists being detained and jailed around the world.

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June 14, 2021

Expert: What are ransomware attacks, and how to prevent them

Prasad Calyam, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Missouri, shares some ways people and businesses can protect their digital information from being stolen online.

Linda Godwin during extra vehicular activity (spacewalk) during the STS-108 space shuttle mission. The shuttle is docked to the International Space Station; the ISS solar panels are seen in the background.

May 5, 2021

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first American in space

Linda Godwin, a former NASA astronaut and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, reflects on the historical significance of May 5, 1961.

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