Research

Drs. Esma Yolcu and Haval Shirwan stand for portrait in their lab at the University of Missouri

Dec. 4, 2023

Training the immune system to prevent cancer – NextGen researchers discover paradigm-shifting approach

Mizzou's NextGen researchers Haval Shirwan and Esma Yolcu have designed a molecule that wakes the immune system and triggers its defense mechanism in cancerous environments.

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Dec. 4, 2023

ASH Scholars Program promotes research in the arts, social sciences and humanities

Mizzou’s ASH Scholars Program is providing scholarships and opening up research opportunities to students in specific disciplines.

nanotechnology concept

Dec. 1, 2023

The cutting edge: Nanotech on ice

MU researchers are expanding lithographics into biological and medical sciences — laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs in the field.

Ai generated image of dandelion seeds leaving the plant

Nov. 30, 2023

Riding the whims of the wind

Researchers at the University of Missouri and Michigan State University develop a model that analyzes the future survival of plants in a changing climate based on how far wind can carry a plant’s seeds.

Picture of a common snook (fish) in the river

Nov. 28, 2023

MU fish ecologist’s research indicates need to conserve iconic migratory snook in Mexico

A new study on the common snook, a prized game fish, will inform conservation policy in the Usumacinta River in southern Mexico.

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Nov. 27, 2023

MU law professor pushes to redefine modern contracts, advocate for consumer protections

Navigating modern society almost always requires consumer contracts. In a new study, University of Missouri law expert Andrea Boyack pushes back against the status quo.

Nov. 17, 2023

Mizzou researchers found the antibiotic that fought bubonic plague. That work goes on | Opinion

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Nov. 15, 2023

Seeds of hope

A team of researchers including MU’s Kelli Canada is restoring collaboration and vibrancy to the Moberly Correctional Center — and the rehabilitative benefits are already being seen.

India and USA flag next to each other

Nov. 14, 2023

Task force elevates collaboration between University of Missouri and India

A new team of researchers spanning medicine, engineering and veterinary science is working with researchers in India to expand opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

A person scanning a QR code about sustainability on a clothing tag.

Nov. 13, 2023

Focusing on more than a quick buck

MU research shows customers are relatively unaware of a company’s positive impact on society, which could affect long-term profits.

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