Research

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Aug. 27, 2021

MU researchers develop sustainable asphalt using recycled plastic

In a collaboration with MODOT, the MU College of Engineering have developed a new pavement mixture that utilizes recycled plastic

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Aug. 25, 2021

‘Driving’ innovation to help eliminate plastic waste

University of Missouri engineers are working with Dow and the Missouri Department of Transportation to test the use of plastic waste in road pavement mixtures.

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Aug. 23, 2021

NextGen talent

A new approach to hiring marshals multiple researchers around real-world problems.

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Aug. 23, 2021

How nurses elevate eldercare

Highly trained nurses improve the care of seniors and save money in the process, according to a new study.

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Aug. 23, 2021

Road wearier

A new study shows the effect nontraditional work hours can have on the commute home.

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Aug. 23, 2021

The genetics of time travel

Wesley Warren is mapping the genomes of animals to learn how DNA has evolved over time and between species.

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Aug. 20, 2021

‘Dark matter’ in cat genomes may shed light on human disease

MU researchers find cat genome resembles human genome more closely than nearly all other mammals.

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Aug. 17, 2021

Telehealth helped physical therapists support patients virtually during pandemic, MU study finds

An example of previous laboratory research conducted by Orton that she is looking to expand upon with the new grants.

Aug. 17, 2021

Making buildings safer by focusing on why they can fall — over time

A University of Missouri researcher is using a grant from the National Science Foundation to explore how time can factor in a building collapse.

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Aug. 17, 2021

Missouri nursing homes saved $32 million by reducing avoidable hospitalizations

MU study examines financial, clinical benefits of early illness detection.

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