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June 16, 2021

Family support key to overcoming barriers to HIV treatment in Africa

MU researchers find that as the stigma of AIDS/HIV decreases in Africa, more young people are helping older family members with the virus find treatment.

June 16, 2021

Predicting the spread of invasive carp using river water flows

University of Missouri engineers are partnering with the U.S. Geological Survey to better understand how to stop invasive carp from damaging both the economy and the environment.

June 14, 2021

Nursing shortage affects rural Missourians more, MU study finds

Rural Missouri counties also have highest percentage of nurses over age 54, nearing retirement.

June 14, 2021

Mizzou releases spring 2021 dean's list

More than 10,900 University of Missouri students earned academic distinction.

May 24, 2021

Piecing together the puzzles of bird genomes

MU researcher is part of an international effort to sequence the genomes of more than 70,000 species of animals, shining a light on the role of genetics in everything from behavior to disease.

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May 19, 2021

Provenance: How an object’s origin can facilitate authentic, inclusive storytelling

Archivists assess, collect and preserve various artifacts and archive them to better understand their origin and cultural heritage.

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May 14, 2021

MU Family Access Center of Excellence to provide mental health support to Boone County schools

The MOU will provide additional supports to students and families within schools.

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May 13, 2021

Understanding how people make sense of the news they consume

University of Missouri researchers hope their findings can be translated into better user experiences for consuming news on digital news platforms.

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May 13, 2021

Study: Drivers who experience shift work sleep disorder are 3x more likely to be involved in a vehicle crash

Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Engineering also examined the relationship between vehicle crashes and two other sleep disorders, sleep apnea and insomnia.

May 13, 2021

Ticking upward: MU researcher studies rise of tick-borne diseases in Midwest

Because there are currently no vaccines for tick-borne diseases, prevention practices and tick awareness are the best ways to avoid tick bites.