Research

Randall Prather, NAI induction ceremony

July 6, 2023

National Academy of Inventors names MU’s Randall Prather to 2022 Fellows Program

Prather is one of only 169 academic inventors to receive the prestigious honor this year.

A baby drinking milk.

July 3, 2023

Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, MU study finds

Findings can help boost support systems and education about the health benefits of breastfeeding, particularly in rural areas where breastfeeding is less common.

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June 29, 2023

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. At MU, students learn how to use it for truth

A person trying on glasses virtually.

June 28, 2023

Consumers more likely to use virtual apparel try-on software if interactive

University of Missouri research shows consumers’ concerns about privacy when trying on clothing virtually can be reduced by making the technology versatile and easy to use.

Water main cover on a street surface

June 28, 2023

New method could break down PFAS left on water treatment filters

University of Missouri researchers used thermal induction heating to break down a group of chemicals known as PFAS or “forever chemicals” in 20 seconds.

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June 26, 2023

Bond Life Sciences Center room named in Thomas Phillips’ honor

The recently retired Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor founded the Advanced Light Microscopy Core in 1991.

June 23, 2023

MU Research Reactor announces FDA submission for new radioisotope process for cancer therapy

If approved, the new proprietary no-carrier-added lutetium-177 process will expand MURR’s production of cutting-edge radioisotopes used in lifesaving cancer treatments.

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June 23, 2023

MU awards 46 Research Council grants

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June 22, 2023

Extending Mizzou brain power

Last year, MU researchers disclosed more than 100 inventions and the university was granted 13 U.S. patents. Learn more about this work.

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June 20, 2023

Helping define the impact of “art” in education

Education policy expert Brian Kisida at the University of Missouri furthers his research on the benefits of arts education with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

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