Research

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.

MU Research Reactor Facility sign

Sep. 21, 2026

Mizzou plays critical role in one of the world’s biggest energy projects

The University of Missouri Research Reactor has announced a partnership with Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to support the world’s largest fusion experiment.

Sep. 15, 2026

Mizzou alum turns family’s search for answers into action on rare disease

John Ruth and his family are helping shape Mizzou’s new Center for Translational Neurogenetics.

Person holding aspirin in one hand and glass of water in the other

Sep. 14, 2026

Mizzou researchers uncover key insight into mini-stroke treatment

New research finds lower-dose aspirin is more effective than higher doses in two-drug antiplatelet therapy, helping standardize treatment during the period when patients face the greatest risk of a major stroke.

Bob Sites looks at an insect specimen in a lab

Sep. 10, 2026

Mizzou researcher describes two previously unknown insect species

Sites’ work adds to decades of research at the university documenting Earth’s biodiversity through taxonomy and field exploration.

Jack Cheng portrait with a protein structure in the background

Sep. 9, 2026

Mizzou researchers chart new course for AI-powered biomedical discoveries

An emerging form of artificial intelligence could give scientists a clearer view of how living systems change over time and accelerate the pace of medical discoveries.

Truman the Tiger with his arms raised in a gym with the word video in the bottom right

Sep. 8, 2026

It takes more than school spirit to be Truman the Tiger

Mizzou sport science experts are helping the university’s beloved mascot prepare for the physical demands of performing on game day.

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