Research

sugar cane fields

July 26, 2023

Study examines struggles of Haitian migrants self-managing diabetes on Dominican Republic sugar cane fields

University of Missouri findings have implications for impoverished people struggling to self-manage their diabetes worldwide.

koosh ball with blue, yellow and red rubber strands

July 24, 2023

An innovative addition to the chemist’s ‘toolbox’

University of Missouri researchers invented a programmable clay material and “building-block” to advance discoveries in chemistry, engineering and other scientific fields.

A woman being weighed by a health care professional.

July 24, 2023

One step off the scales, another step toward inclusive health care

University of Missouri study shows that weighing female patients at health care visits is associated with negative mental health.

Kiho Lee and Bethany Redel work in the lab in the Animal Sciences Research Center at MU

July 20, 2023

$3 million grant awarded to MU researcher for leading biomedical and agricultural innovation

A dual-benefit grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health will support scientific exploration to refine gene-editing processes that are poised to inform biomedical and agricultural innovation.

Herd of black Angus cattle in field. Source: Shutterstock

July 19, 2023

New study uses gene prediction tool to select premium grade Angus herds in Missouri and across the United States

In his latest research study, University of Missouri’s Jared Decker proves a new genomic prediction tool can help select best-in-class commercial cattle for superior breeding characteristics.

hospital room

July 18, 2023

Study aims to improve hospital discharge process

Findings from the University of Missouri can help reduce hospital readmissions after patients are discharged from hospital.

Graphic of the state of Missouri and surrounding states showing a magnified view of Interstate 155 in southeast Missouri

July 17, 2023

Driving innovative solutions for advancing use of ‘plastic’ roads

University of Missouri researchers are on the leading-edge of developing sustainable plastic waste road pavement mixtures.

a student on a cell phone

July 14, 2023

Mobile app enables students with special needs to self-monitor behavior, focus more in class

A nearly $520,000 grant will help a University of Missouri researcher improve students’ self-regulation and independence at school.

Reactor operator retrieves a sample can from the reactor pool

July 13, 2023

University of Missouri Research Reactor continues to bolster domestic supply chain of critical radioisotopes

New production of iron and manganese radioisotopes creates domestic supply for researchers and Department of Energy.

University of Missouri Research Reactor

July 13, 2023

Matt Sanford named executive director for University of Missouri’s Research Reactor 

Sanford brings more than 30 years of experience to the role.

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