Research

A pill bottle of propranolol.

Jan. 22, 2024

MU study shows blood pressure drug can reduce anxiety for people with autism

Findings reveal propranolol may help kids and young adults with autism spectrum disorder who struggle with anxiety.

kris kelly headshot

Jan. 17, 2024

NextGen Precision Health building opens doors to clinical trials

One of the first trials in Clinical and Translational Science Unit focuses on neuromuscular diseases.

a woman and her doctor in the clinic

Jan. 16, 2024

Negative body image could lead patients to avoid cancer screenings

Women who don’t have positive feelings about parts of their bodies could be avoiding important cancer screenings — ultimately leading to worse health outcomes over time.

Jan. 10, 2024

A marriage of minds

Wendy and Bill Picking’s scientific and life adventures have led them on complementary MizzouForward missions in veterinary pathobiology.

woman holding atlatl spear

Jan. 10, 2024

Who really bagged that mastodon?

A game-changing technology new during the Ice Age may have altered gender roles — and upended historical assumptions.

Jan. 10, 2024

Kantha Channaiah is bacteria’s worst nightmare

An MU scientist offers some household guidelines for ensuring food safety.

Monarch tractor

Jan. 10, 2024

Thinking outside the barn

Known as the Monarch MK-V tractor, it is one of the nation’s first electric, autonomous tractors — and Mizzou is the first university to own one. 

Jan. 10, 2024

Origin story

A biotech company founded by three MU alumni is dedicated to helping kill cancer cells through phage research.

Stephen Ball

Jan. 3, 2024

Fitness with no age limit

MU’s Stay Strong Stay Healthy program has helped older adults exercise in group settings for decades, and it is just getting started.

Dec. 19, 2023

Notable stories of 2023

FDA-approved cancer breakthroughs. Record graduation rates. Hundreds of millions of grant dollars, and major athletic triumphs. These are just a few of the things Mizzou is celebrating this year.

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