Research

Group of researchers at Nextgen

Oct. 14, 2026

Mizzou launches Center for Translational Neurogenetics

The center brings together researchers and clinicians from across campus to advance the diagnosis and treatment of rare neurodevelopmental and neurogenetic disorders.

Zachary Berndsen and Keith Cassidy

Oct. 13, 2026

Two minds, one breakthrough in heart disease research

Mizzou’s Keith Cassidy and Zachary Berndsen collaborated to solve a mystery that had stumped scientists for decades.

MURR's blue pool

Oct. 13, 2026

Sixty years later, Missouri's bold investment in nuclear science continues to save and improve lives

Mizzou is harnessing the power of MURR and NextGen MURR to fight cancer, strengthen U.S. supply chains, support national defense and drive breakthroughs in health, energy and technology.

Ron Mittler posing in front of a plant wall.

Oct. 7, 2026

At Mizzou, a scientist is rewriting the rules for how researchers study plant stress

Rather than isolating individual factors one at a time, Ron Mittler studies how organisms respond to multiple stressors simultaneously, paving the way for better crops and potentially better medical treatments.

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.

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