News Release

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.

a Tully Monster (Tullimonstrum gregarium)

July 21, 2025

Recreating Mazon Creek’s 300-million-year-old ecosystem

A new study from the University of Missouri sheds light on how exceptional fossil preservation at Mazon Creek captured the diversity of life across land, delta and sea.

A person with stomach discomfort.

July 16, 2025

Blood pressure drug may help reduce stomach issues for some with autism

Mizzou researcher finds propranolol can help ease gastrointestinal distress for some autistic individuals.

Proteins connecting together.

July 15, 2025

Mizzou scientists explore new frontiers in virus defense

University of Missouri researchers uncover the antiviral potential of defensins — tiny proteins with big possibilities in future disease prevention and treatment.

close up of pennycress

July 10, 2025

Mizzou researchers engineer plants for optimal biofuel production

A new study develops a roadmap for scientists showing how genetic changes can affect how much oil a plant can produce.

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 nurse helping a patient.

July 3, 2025

States that empower advanced practice registered nurses have better health outcomes, new study finds

Mizzou researchers found that giving APRNs more freedom to do their jobs helps increase access to health care.

June 26, 2025

Mizzou launches Energy Innovation Center to help power tomorrow

The 116,000-square-foot facility will promote collaboration to transform energy production and policy.

MU Research Reactor

June 26, 2025

University of Missouri Board of Curators announces members of NextGen MURR Working Group

University and industry leaders will provide oversight, support as NextGen MURR is designed and constructed.

Scholars attend a lecture about the chemistry of NASCAR.

June 24, 2025

Missouri Scholars Academy at Mizzou helps top young leaders shine

For 40 years, MSA has been a launchpad for the state’s most driven high school students.

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