Research

Ahmed Balboula in his lab at the NextGen Precision Health building.

Discovering a clue to what causes reproductive complications

By studying how female eggs repair — or sometimes fail to repair — DNA damage, Mizzou researchers hope to improve reproductive health.

Boosting a plant’s protective forces

By discovering how plants defend themselves from pests, Mizzou researchers aim to help farmers grow resilient crops.

Do embedded counseling services in veterinary education work? A new study says ‘yes’

A study by Mizzou researchers shows embedded counseling services in veterinary programs reduces psychological distress among trainees.
Ahmed Balboula in his lab at the NextGen Precision Health building.

Feb. 12, 2025

Discovering a clue to what causes reproductive complications

By studying how female eggs repair — or sometimes fail to repair — DNA damage, Mizzou researchers hope to improve reproductive health.
Prashant Sonawane posing in front of plants.

Feb. 10, 2025

Boosting a plant’s protective forces

By discovering how plants defend themselves from pests, Mizzou researchers aim to help farmers grow resilient crops.
Kerry Karaffa and Tiffany Sanford-Martens

Feb. 10, 2025

Do embedded counseling services in veterinary education work? A new study says ‘yes’

A study by Mizzou researchers shows embedded counseling services in veterinary programs reduces psychological distress among trainees.
Feng

Feb. 5, 2025

Mizzou researchers discover simple solution to break down forever chemicals

The answer to removing PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” may be in your fishbowl.
Keith Cassidy and Zachary Berndsen.

Feb. 3, 2025

A protein at the heart of heart disease

Mizzou researchers discover the structure of a protein that could lead to more targeted heart disease treatments.

Sadie.

Jan. 27, 2025

New therapy for dogs with cancer shows promise  

Innovative Mizzou cancer research helps treat a Jefferson City dog.
A photo of Sachin Handa and Ashish Dusunge in a scientific laboratory

Jan. 27, 2025

Researchers invent a new tool to help lower the cost of tomorrow’s medicine

Two University of Missouri scientists created AshPhos, a chemical tool that makes it more efficient to create carbon-nitrogen bonds.
Nathan Kerr and Frank Booth.

Jan. 23, 2025

Inactive today, forgetful tomorrow: Mizzou researchers discover a link between lack of physical activity and a decline in brain health

A new study shows specific changes in the brain after muscle disuse that are linked with cognitive decline.

Gold color digital particles wave flow and light flare. Abstract technology background.

Jan. 21, 2025

Mizzou scientists harness the power of ‘layered’ crystals for energy innovation

Two University of Missouri physics professors are exploring how a material called halide perovskites could transform light-powered energy technology.
Three scientists in white coats in lab

Jan. 16, 2025

Mizzou researchers at forefront of detecting deadly deer disease

Findings could help stop the spread of chronic wasting disease, safeguarding ecosystems and food supplies.   

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