Feb. 20, 2023
MU researcher discovers threshold that triggers drought response in forests
A recent study at Baskett Forest in mid-Missouri explored how forests behave without water when drought threatens.
Feb. 17, 2023
Mothers with depression take longer to respond to their child, MU study finds
Findings can spark future evaluation of language development outcomes for at-risk children of depressed mothers.
Feb. 16, 2023
MU releases academic career survey results
Survey highlights department collegiality, faculty leadership and teaching as areas of strength and finds shared governance and senior leadership as areas for development.
Feb. 16, 2023
Most workplaces haven’t reached their full potential, new MU study finds
MU research shows managers must step up to encourage more employees to be leaders, ultimately increasing the effectiveness of the workplace.
Feb. 14, 2023
MU researcher named National Academy of Inventors senior member
David Grant is one of only 95 academic inventors nationwide to receive the prestigious honor in 2023.
Feb. 9, 2023
MU researcher studies childhood obesity prevention programs in rural schools
Findings offer recommendations for rural schools interested in implementing similar programs.
Feb. 8, 2023
Wear and forget: an ultrasoft material for on-skin health devices
MU researchers design a soft, breathable and stretchable material that is nearly undetectable on a person’s skin, allowing for optimal long-term health monitoring.
Feb. 3, 2023
Black South Africans report higher life satisfaction and are at less risk for depression post-migration, MU study finds
Findings may help policymakers tailor mental health resources to underprivileged migrants, those seeking economic mobility.
Jan. 31, 2023
Five MU faculty named 2022 AAAS Fellows
Jan. 30, 2023
Study unexpectedly finds only 7 health symptoms directly related to ‘long COVID’
The discovery by MU researchers — from a list of 47 top reported symptoms from ‘long COVID’ — provides a better understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 may mutate or evolve.