Research

Jared Schroder

Oct. 6, 2026

Real or AI? Mizzou expert examines rise of political deepfakes

As artificial intelligence changes the way people consume information, a Missouri School of Journalism expert explains what voters should know before casting their ballots.

Man in canoe

Oct. 5, 2026

Outdoor rec adds more than $10B to state’s economy

From forests and rivers to trails and lakes, Missouri’s outdoors fuels a statewide economic engine.

Dr. Lin posing in a lab.

Sep. 29, 2026

Mizzou research offers new hope for those at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease

A NextGen Precision Health researcher found that an anti-aging drug improved brain blood flow for those at greater risk of the disease.

Student in class

Sep. 29, 2026

As AI advances, skills that make us human become more valuable, Mizzou expert says

Anuj Kapoor answers questions about how students should approach generative artificial intelligence.

A large bullfrog shown closeup showing his head peeking out of a swamp.

Sep. 28, 2026

Mizzou researchers discover bullfrog brains can make their own backup fuel

The findings could shed light on what happens when human brains don’t get enough energy.

Nathan Bresette and Ai-Ling Lin

Sep. 24, 2026

Mizzou researchers develop AI tool that reveals hidden clues in the gut microbiome

By finding biological signals that other methods miss, the new software could help scientists flag early warning signs of disease.

researchers check on a trail camera

Sep. 23, 2026

Mizzou researchers help Smithsonian capture a modern picture of America’s wildlife

From a living laboratory in mid-Missouri, students and faculty are contributing thousands of wildlife observations to a landmark national study.

Skylar Ciccolini holds her javelin while standing in front of a display of animal heads in the school of natural resources

Sep. 22, 2026

At Mizzou, Skylar Ciccolini found a way to pursue every ambition

Skylar Ciccolini came to Mizzou to compete as a Division I athlete. She found a passion for research, teaching and a future she hadn’t imagined.

Researchers working in a lab.

Sep. 21, 2026

Changing the way we age: Mizzou discovery could help preserve muscle strength

W. David Arnold identified a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles that could lead to new treatments for age-related weakness.

Goats in a forest

Sep. 21, 2026

Mizzou research shows goats can help restore Missouri woodlands

Gina Beebe, a University of Missouri doctoral student, is promoting a holistic view of land management that bridges the gap between conservation and agricultural production.

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