Unlocking a sustainable way to edit chicken genes
A Mizzou researcher is working to create chickens that hatch useful medical proteins.
At Mizzou’s influenza center, researchers are developing better flu treatments
The NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases is expanding to advance studies on how the virus spreads — and how to stop it.
University of Missouri School of Medicine expands Springfield clinical campus to full four-year program
April 20, 2026
Sterilizing surgical implants with neutrons could reduce infections
Mizzou researchers have created a new way to kill bacteria that gets trapped within surgical implants.
April 14, 2026
Mizzou’s bench-to-bedside efforts support a new drug for a neuromuscular disorder with no cure
The drug, ignaseclant, helped people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in a clinical trial at Mizzou’s NextGen Precision Health building.
April 13, 2026
Mizzou researchers building ‘green’ protection for fragile enzymes
The new water-based process — an example of green chemistry — could reduce or eliminate toxic organic solvents from the manufacturing of medicines, biofuels and food.
April 7, 2026
Mizzou expands virtual fencing for cattle in Missouri and Nebraska
A $3.7 million grant is helping Mizzou’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture put GPS-enabled collars on the cattle of 200 livestock producers, saving time and labor.
April 6, 2026
Mizzou roaring with momentum after record $553 million in research expenditures
Breakthroughs in agriculture, health care, energy and technology fuel Mizzou’s research growth.
April 1, 2026
Feeling lonely? Mizzou researchers are building new ways to help people reconnect
Through the ShowMe Connection project, rural Missouri residents can learn practical strategies to build stronger, healthier social networks.
March 31, 2026
Longtime leader in health sciences education appointed dean of Mizzou’s College of Health Sciences
Stephanie Reid-Arndt will serve as dean effective June 1.