Research

James Stannard standing in front of a computer screen.

April 20, 2026

Sterilizing surgical implants with neutrons could reduce infections

Mizzou researchers have created a new way to kill bacteria that gets trapped within surgical implants.

Kishan Biradar

April 16, 2026

Mizzou researchers turn up the heat on tomatoes

Show Me Research Week project focuses on why tomatoes don’t produce the compound that gives peppers their spice.

Dave Arnold collaborating with others in a lab.

April 14, 2026

Mizzou’s bench-to-bedside efforts support a new drug for a neuromuscular disorder with no cure

The drug, ignaseclant, helped people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in a clinical trial at Mizzou’s NextGen Precision Health building.

two researchers in a lab

April 13, 2026

Mizzou researchers building ‘green’ protection for fragile enzymes

The new water-based process — an example of green chemistry — could reduce or eliminate toxic organic solvents from the manufacturing of medicines, biofuels and food.

A cow wearing a virtual fence collar.

April 7, 2026

Mizzou expands virtual fencing for cattle in Missouri and Nebraska

A $3.7 million grant is helping Mizzou’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture put GPS-enabled collars on the cattle of 200 livestock producers, saving time and labor.

Old wooden one vintage chair in a room with red grunge walls and floor in sunlight, dark shadows.

April 1, 2026

Feeling lonely? Mizzou researchers are building new ways to help people reconnect

Through the ShowMe Connection project, rural Missouri residents can learn practical strategies to build stronger, healthier social networks.

Wes Warren looking at fish in his fishtank.

March 30, 2026

Mizzou team discovers what makes all-female fish species a scientific ‘miracle’

Amazon molly fish reproduce asexually yet somehow avoid the genetic mutations that could lead to extinction. Researchers are discovering why.

From left, Paul de Figueiredo, Roman Ganta and Wesley Warren

March 26, 2026

Three University of Missouri faculty honored as 2025 AAAS Fellows

The researchers are being recognized for their distinguished efforts in advancing various fields of science.

Voting booths

March 18, 2026

Study suggests mental health policy is emerging as a key voting issue for Americans

The findings from a University of Missouri public policy researcher come during a period when mental health challenges are still a widespread concern across the United States.

Ron Mittler posing at Mizzou.

March 18, 2026

Mizzou scientists learn how plants protect themselves from multiple stressors

Discovery could lead to gene-edited or newly bred crops that can withstand multiple stressors simultaneously.

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