Research

Student discussing research poster with visitor

March 16, 2026

Photo gallery: 2026 Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

Ten Mizzou research teams recently traveled to the Missouri Capitol to present their research. See photos from the event.

Young workers in an open workspace

March 11, 2026

Novak Leadership Institute survey reveals drivers of young employees’ success and flourishing are universal 

Recent survey results provide a roadmap for organizations to improve employee satisfaction by providing personal fulfillment and organizational success.

Zach Borowiak presents at a conference

March 10, 2026

Mizzou student to present AI-driven baseball analytics study during Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

Zach Borowiak turned to artificial intelligence to challenge traditional baseball wisdom.

Two women in lab hold biochar

March 9, 2026

Mizzou researchers sowing the seeds of agricultural and economic security

Biochar could be the key to stable soil as farmers navigate changing environmental conditions.

Frank Booth on a treadmill.

March 5, 2026

Moving research forward one step at a time

This Mizzou Giving Day, learn how Frank Booth’s generosity is helping the next generation of scientists keep research, and themselves, moving.

David Beversdorf at the Thompson Center for Autism and Nuerodevelopment.

March 3, 2026

Mizzou researchers explore why people with autism may be more likely to get Parkinson’s disease

Dopamine transporters in the brain could be early biomarkers for the potential development of Parkinson’s disease.

A conceptual image of using DNA to store everything from personal memories and important documents to scientific data and corporate archives

March 2, 2026

Mizzou researchers are developing a rewritable DNA hard drive

They are optimizing the next generation of data storage.

March 2, 2026

Researcher receives nearly $2 million to fight bird flu

Highly pathogenic avian influenza causes significant economic losses for farmers.

Smita Saxena in the NextGen building.

Feb. 26, 2026

Mizzou researcher applies novel delivery method to treat ALS symptoms

New therapy bypasses the blood-brain barrier to successfully deliver a neuroprotective molecule.

Ben Casterline in his clinic.

Feb. 24, 2026

Mizzou researchers, MU Extension outreach help those with alpha-gal syndrome

The red meat allergy caused by lone star tick bite is on the rise in Missouri and beyond.

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