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People gathered at ribbon cutting

May 8, 2026

University of Missouri unveils new Thompson Center building for world-class autism care

State-of-the-art building for the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment illustrates ongoing transformational support, opens doors to brighter futures for families.

Conceptual AI model training with interconnected nodes and holographic neural pathways, futuristic technology theme

May 7, 2026

Inspired by the brain, Mizzou researchers build smarter, more efficient computer hardware

A University of Missouri study shows that small material changes can boost brain-like computing, which could one day help make artificial intelligence more energy-efficient.

Noel Aloysius and Moussa Theodore Yatta

May 5, 2026

Less water, same taste: New approach helps growers produce sweet corn more efficiently

University of Missouri researchers find farmers can cut back on water without losing crop quality.

Beautiful bright small goldfish in round glass aquarium on table indoors.

April 28, 2026

From pet to pest: Invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems, researchers warn

A new study finds goldfish released into the wild can trigger rapid ecological collapse in lakes, threatening native species throughout the food web.

Researchers using the equipment in the Advanced Light Microscopy Core.

April 28, 2026

Mizzou advanced technology core facilities drive innovation and discovery

See how shared resources help faculty turn ideas into real-world solutions.

Researchers who study the flu posing.

April 22, 2026

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.

Kiho Lee posing in a lab.

April 22, 2026

Unlocking a sustainable way to edit chicken genes

A Mizzou researcher is working to create chickens that hatch useful medical proteins.

Current School of Medicine Springfield Clinical Campus

April 20, 2026

University of Missouri School of Medicine expands Springfield clinical campus to full four-year program

James Stannard standing in front of a computer screen.

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.

Dave Arnold collaborating with others in a lab.

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.

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