Sep. 19, 2024
Mizzou economists assess the ag economy, find mixed outlook for U.S. agriculture
The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) recently released an update to its annual baseline report, finding that net farm income has fallen due to lower crop prices.
Sep. 19, 2024
Saving lives one isotope at a time
Radioactive atoms produced at MU Research Reactor are key to advanced medical therapies.
Sep. 17, 2024
Plant roots under drought – no longer the hidden half
In a recent centennial review article for the American Society of Plant Biologists, Mizzou scientist Robert Sharp and team summarize key advances in the understanding of root growth under drought conditions.
Sep. 16, 2024
Designing a better water filter
Mizzou researcher Maryam Salehi is developing a fabric-like filter to remove tiny plastics and lead from drinking water.
Sep. 13, 2024
San Diego Zoo Reproductive Sciences Lab attracts generations of Mizzou Animal Sciences graduates, students
In their quest for research and love of wildlife, three Mizzou students traveled from Columbia to San Diego, where they’d get a taste of their dream careers firsthand.
Sep. 12, 2024
Preparing neurodivergent learners for cybersecurity careers
Mizzou researchers are building a virtual reality platform to train individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences to work in cybersecurity.
Sep. 11, 2024
Clearing the way for healthy arteries
A trio of researchers in Mizzou’s Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building have developed a treatment for a leading cause of heart disease in America.
Sep. 10, 2024
Tom Spencer leads by example
Mizzou’s vice chancellor for research has spent decades researching the reproductive system. Now, he’s continuing to lead research into women’s reproductive health with support from an NIH MERIT Award.
Sep. 9, 2024
Hidden music
Mizzou biologist Rex Cocroft is inspired by the often overlooked sounds of nature.
Sep. 9, 2024