Research

A nurse giving a little boy a shot as he sits in the doctors office on an examining table.

March 1, 2021

Study shows flu vaccine lessens COVID-19 symptoms in children

The finding comes from a review of more than 900 children diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2020.

This is a photo of a kid running.

Feb. 26, 2021

Picture books can boost physical activity for youth with autism

MU researcher says the exercise guides can also be used by low-income families to promote a healthy lifestyle.

This is a photo of a student taking an online aptitude test.

Feb. 26, 2021

Exposure to diverse career paths can help fill labor market ‘skills gap’

Aptitude test can steer women, underrepresented groups toward high-demand STEM careers.

This is a photo of Marilyn Rantz.

Feb. 26, 2021

Advanced practice registered nurses help reduce hospitalizations from nursing home residents

MU study examines effectiveness of $35 million program designed to improve quality of care in nursing homes.

Feb. 23, 2021

Detecting COVID-19 with a sticker on your skin

A University of Missouri engineer received a grant from the National Science Foundation to plan for large-scale manufacturing of an on-skin, wearable bioelectronic device.

man collecting soil

Feb. 23, 2021

The tip of the iceberg

Soil cores from Sanborn Field offer soil health analysis opportunities.

This is a photo of kids in a classroom.

Feb. 22, 2021

Focus on the positive to improve classroom behavior

MU five-year study finds setting clear expectations can reduce disruptive classroom behavior and boost student academic, social outcomes for middle schoolers

a black and gold robot dog

Feb. 18, 2021

All about the robots

University of Missouri engineering researchers and students are exploring how to automate robots and make people’s lives easier in the process.

This is a picture of Mark Morgan.

Feb. 17, 2021

Asian carp could pulverize world hunger, MU researcher finds

Powdering Asian carp could address an environmental problem and a global malnutrition crisis.

David Porciani, an assistant research professor, works in the Burke lab at the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center on the University of Missouri campus.

Feb. 16, 2021

Developing a targeted delivery system to treat cancer

Grant helps propel a collaborative research team at the University of Missouri to drive toward achieving success in fighting cancer.

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