June 11, 2021
MU Family Access Center of Excellence to provide mental health support to Boone County schools
The MOU will provide additional supports to students and families within schools.
June 4, 2021
Certain sleep disorders can increase the risk for automobile accidents
MU researchers discover that drivers who suffer from shift work sleep disorder are 3x more likely to be involved in an accident.
June 1, 2021
Telehealth increases nurses' workload
MU study shows telehealth doubles the tasks nurses complete to assist patients with chronic diseases.
May 21, 2021
Blocking enzymes to stop the spread of cancer
MU researcher's identify molecular compounds that can block dangerous enzymes, stopping the spread of cancer cells throughout the body.
May 21, 2021
Finding resiliency in local, community news gathering
MU researchers recently studied the effects of COVID-19 on local newspapers, revealing an industry wide tension among journalists.
May 7, 2021
MU study finds racial inequality within heart transplant process
Findings may help explain why Black patients are less likely to receive heart transplants compared to white patients.
April 9, 2021
Picture books can boost physical activity for youth with autism
MU researcher develops an easy and cost-effective way to promote physical activity among children with developmental disorders.
April 9, 2021
Audio-enhanced storybooks can improve vocabulary of at-risk preschoolers
MU researcher develops interactive strategy to help youth with limited vocabularies.
March 26, 2021
Crisis Intervention Training reduces stigma of mental illness in prisons
MU study shows new training program improves how Missouri corrections officers interact with inmates who are mentally ill.
March 19, 2021
MU study shows flu vaccine lessens COVID-19 symptoms in children
Research at the University of Missouri shows that children who received the annual flu vaccine were less likely to show severe symptoms of COVID-19 if infected.