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Ben Casterline in his clinic.

Feb. 24, 2026

Mizzou researchers, MU Extension outreach help those with alpha-gal syndrome

The red meat allergy caused by lone star tick bite is on the rise in Missouri and beyond.

Jack Cheng portrait with a protein structure in the background

Feb. 18, 2026

Making AI-based scientific predictions more trustworthy

University of Missouri researchers have developed a free-to-use software tool to verify the accuracy of artificial intelligence-based protein structure predictions.

Researchers at Sanborn Field.

Feb. 16, 2026

Mizzou researchers uncover how plants regulate root growth

A key protein in plants controls their root length and can be modified, paving the way for longer roots, more drought-resistant crops.

Salt spreader truck snow

Feb. 12, 2026

Road salt creates more harm to freshwater life than expected, study finds

University of Missouri researchers discovered road salt is more deadly when combined with the fear of predators, disrupting ecosystems and impacting water quality.

Collage of images take at last year's Arts Showcase

Feb. 12, 2026

A night of Mizzou art, performance and creativity

The Chancellor’s Arts Showcase returns to the Missouri Theatre for performances, exhibitions and student stories that celebrate imagination and creativity.

Feb. 10, 2026

University of Missouri conducts first in-person clinical trial for nuclear medicine breakthrough device

The clinical trial marks the latest human trial at Mizzou involving radioisotopes to treat cancer.

researcher looks at a 3D model of a brain

Feb. 10, 2026

3D-printed brain models could revolutionize medical research and training

University of Missouri researchers are developing a realistic, life-sized synthetic model of the human brain.

Jesse Hall Dome

Feb. 5, 2026

Mizzou ranks among top universities in the world

University of Missouri places 13th among U.S. flagships and No. 2 among public SEC schools in TIME’s World’s Top Universities list.

Hongmin Sun posing with her new device.

Feb. 4, 2026

Spray away infections: Mizzou researcher using new device to give antibiotics via mist

The new device sprays mist to treat deep wound infections without causing kidney damage.

Cattle on a Mizzou research farm.

Feb. 3, 2026

No fences needed: GPS collars show ‘virtual fencing’ is next frontier of livestock grazing

Mizzou’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture is helping Missouri farmers effortlessly rotate their livestock for optimal cover-crop grazing.

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