Research

Bret Ulery and Shwetha Ramachandra

Sep. 29, 2025

The future of spine surgery: healing backs without screws or metal implants

With NIH funding, University of Missouri researchers are pioneering biological alternatives that could someday help the body heal itself.

Red tomatoes with a digital network overlay

Sep. 26, 2025

Blockchain technology could help build trust in restaurants 

University of Missouri researchers explore how consumer concerns drive uncertainty and how restaurants might use innovative new technology to increase transparency.

Man in commencement regalia speaking at a podium

Sep. 24, 2025

Rooted in tradition, focused on the future: Board Chair Graves on family, research and thousand-year outlooks for Mizzou 

Todd Graves, chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, reflects on Mizzou’s research reputation, family connections and the future.

A portable system that can detect possible concussions being tested.

Sep. 22, 2025

Taking the guesswork out of concussion assessments

The Mizzou Point-of-Care Assessment System is a portable device that uses machine learning to spot possible concussions through walking, balance and reaction-time tests.

Mirna Becevic in front of monitor

Sep. 19, 2025

$4 million grant to fund telehealth research center

At the center, researchers will gather data on current telehealth use in rural areas, evaluate effectiveness and recommend changes to policy.

MU Research Reactor

Sep. 17, 2025

The isotope’s journey

From the very center of the University of Missouri Research Reactor to a patient’s room in Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, follow the life of lutetium-177 — a microscopic isotope with monumental impact.

Bill Buttlar and Punya Rath

Sep. 17, 2025

The alchemy beneath our wheels

At the Missouri Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab, waste materials like tires and plastic are transformed into resilient roads with a brilliance that belies their origins.

Mizzou Energy Innovation Center

Sep. 17, 2025

This center fights blackouts

A new Energy Innovation Center, will focus on how energy is generated, stored and distributed.

Sep. 17, 2025

The emotions of a city

Mizzou researchers are using AI to chart the emotional pulse of urban life.

couple getting married in front of rows of Reddit users

Sep. 17, 2025

Before regret, the internet

A growing number of anxious fiances turn to Reddit to sort out their fears before saying “I do.”

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