Mizzou research offers new hope for those at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A NextGen Precision Health researcher found that an anti-aging drug improved brain blood flow for those at greater risk of the disease.
Mizzou researchers discover bullfrog brains can make their own backup fuel
The findings could shed light on what happens when human brains don’t get enough energy.
MURR and Curium extend partnership to strengthen supply of critical cancer-fighting radioisotope
Lutetium-177 — a radioisotope produced at the University of Missouri — is used in precision therapies that target and destroy cancer cells.
Sep. 24, 2026
Mizzou researchers develop AI tool that reveals hidden clues in the gut microbiome
By finding biological signals that other methods miss, the new software could help scientists flag early warning signs of disease.
Sep. 22, 2026
Mizzou continues to rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings
Record student success and tremendous growth in breakthrough research fuel the university’s climb to a Top 100 national university.
Sep. 21, 2026
Changing the way we age: Mizzou discovery could help preserve muscle strength
W. David Arnold identified a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles that could lead to new treatments for age-related weakness.
Sep. 16, 2026
UM System honors six faculty with Curators’ Distinguished Professorships
The designation is the highest academic rank bestowed by the University of Missouri Board of Curators.
Sep. 10, 2026
Mizzou researcher describes two previously unknown insect species
Sites’ work adds to decades of research at the university documenting Earth’s biodiversity through taxonomy and field exploration.
Sep. 9, 2026
Mizzou researchers chart new course for AI-powered biomedical discoveries
An emerging form of artificial intelligence could give scientists a clearer view of how living systems change over time and accelerate the pace of medical discoveries.
Sep. 8, 2026
Mizzou researchers unlock a new way to harness copper against disease
Researchers identified the first compound to block a fundamental copper transport system, opening the door for new treatments.