Mizzou law professor offers new solution to strengthen the childcare workforce
The University of Missouri study finds that giving tax benefits directly to childcare workers would attract and retain employees while strengthening the industry.
Mizzou researchers find simple habit to improve physical, mental health
Study highlights how consistent daily habits can lower pain and depression, regardless of sleep quality.
Mizzou researchers discover natural replacement for artificial food dyes
Research could help manufacturers replace synthetic colors while creating new opportunities for Midwest farmers.
July 21, 2026
Mizzou-led team selected for U.S. Department of Energy’s inaugural Genesis Mission
July 19, 2026
Mizzou innovation speeds up detection of deadly tick-borne disease
Thanks to university researchers, Rocky Mountain spotted fever can now be detected in just 40 minutes, leading to earlier treatment.
July 15, 2026
Mizzou veterinarians give young racehorse a second chance
After discovering an extremely rare cyst in the horse’s windpipe, Mizzou experts successfully treated the condition, work that may help other veterinarians identify similar cases in the future.
July 14, 2026
Mizzou on the front lines of tracking tick-borne diseases in Missouri
Efforts by Mizzou’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory are informing cattle management decisions for livestock producers statewide.
July 13, 2026
University of Missouri (UM) System Critical Materials Crossroads Engine selected for $160 million NSF award
Led by University of Missouri-Kansas City, this regional consortium includes all four institutions of the UM System — the University of Missouri, Missouri University of Science and Technology, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and UMKC. This partnership will build an ecosystem to ensure national security and energy independence as well as economic development.
July 7, 2026
Planting the future: Mizzou researchers put AI to work on the farm
A recent study focuses on corn and soybeans, two of the most common crops in the United States.
July 5, 2026
Survival comes at a price: Mizzou study links salt adaptation to increased risk of disease
Researchers find wood frogs, a common freshwater amphibian in North America, can survive rising salt levels but they may pay a price when disease strikes.