Sep. 30, 2024
Making soybeans smarter
Mizzou plant geneticist Ron Mittler is finding ways to breed soybean crops that can handle heat, drought and water-logging stresses, improving yields under pressure.
Sep. 25, 2024
10 key points from the State of the University Address
University of Missouri President Mun Choi gave his 2024 State of the University Address for Mizzou on Sept. 25. Here are the highlights.
Sep. 24, 2024
New rankings confirm the value of a Mizzou education
The university is No. 4 among all flagship universities for “best value” according to new data from U.S. News and World Report.
Sep. 23, 2024
Paving the way for new treatments
Mizzou researcher Jianlin “Jack” Cheng debuts tool to build 3D structures of protein complexes, giving scientists insights to prevent and treat disease.
Sep. 19, 2024
Mizzou economists assess the ag economy, find mixed outlook for U.S. agriculture
The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) recently released an update to its annual baseline report, finding that net farm income has fallen due to lower crop prices.
Sep. 16, 2024
Designing a better water filter
Mizzou researcher Maryam Salehi is developing a fabric-like filter to remove tiny plastics and lead from drinking water.
Sep. 12, 2024
Preparing neurodivergent learners for cybersecurity careers
Mizzou researchers are building a virtual reality platform to train individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences to work in cybersecurity.
Sep. 11, 2024
Clearing the way for healthy arteries
A trio of researchers in Mizzou’s Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building have developed a treatment for a leading cause of heart disease in America.
Sep. 10, 2024
Tom Spencer leads by example
Mizzou’s vice chancellor for research has spent decades researching the reproductive system. Now, he’s continuing to lead research into women’s reproductive health with support from an NIH MERIT Award.
Sep. 9, 2024
Hidden music
Mizzou biologist Rex Cocroft is inspired by the often overlooked sounds of nature.