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Mizzou Engineering Researcher Takes on Tooth Loss

A novel, bio-inspired treatment for periodontitis could help patients keep their natural teeth, avoiding painful and expensive implants.

A woman holding a pregnancy test

Inflammation May Contribute to Female Infertility

Inflammation in the female reproductive tract may make it difficult to conceive a child, but replenishing a key hormone could keep inflammation in check, according to researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

Dr. R. Scott Rector leads a tour group of Mini Medical School participants

Educating the Future of Healthcare at Mizzou Mini Med School

The University of Missouri School of Medicine recently welcomed current Missouri high school juniors to campus for its annual Mini Medical School. For more than 25 years, students from across the state interested in learning more about healthcare participate in a week-long session led by School of Medicine faculty, staff and medical students.

A veteran with chest pain

Researchers Tackle Heart Disease, Obesity in Veterans

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with obesity strongly associated with its development. Veterans tend to have both diseases at a higher rate than non-veterans. NextGen researchers received nearly $1.2 million through the Department of Veteran Affairs to investigate if a specific medication can help.

Dr. Kathryn Moss is evaluated in the Clinical and Translational Science Unit at NextGen.

Both Scientist and Research Subject

A rare disease researcher at Mizzou stepped out of the lab and into the role of a clinical trial participant, an experience that gave her a fresh perspective on the process and a deeper appreciation for the human side of science.

Artist's illustration of an animal cell

A Strong Defense

Researchers boost the body’s natural resistance to DNA damage — and may improve reproductive health in the process. A team led by Ahmed Balboula discovered that in female eggs, autophagy is less efficient when there is already moderate or severe DNA damage, which is more common in older women.

Abdominal Ultrasound of a Pregnant Woman

Research Reveals Early Warning Signs for Uterine Health

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have shed new light on how the uterus develops, leading to a better understanding of female reproductive health while providing clues to early disease detection.

Scott Rector and Taylor Kelty in the wet lab

Exercise Boosts Brain Health — Even When Energy is Low

Mizzou researchers find that exercise improves brain health, even when ketone production in the liver is impaired.

Diabetic Finger Stick

Immune Protein Deficiency May Be Key to Type 1 Diabetes Development

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine are one step closer to understanding why some people develop type 1 diabetes.

Blake Arciga in the lab at the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building.

Driven by Discovery: Mizzou Undergraduate Finds His Path in the Lab

Biochemistry major Blake Arciga will present his findings in the fight against colorectal cancer at Show Me Research Week.

Illustration of a scale with fruits and vegetables on one side and protein-rich foods on the other.

The More Protein, the Better? (New York Times)

It’s a common refrain on social media. Bettina Mittendorfer is cited in this fact check of six big protein claims circulating online.

Produce high in kaempferol

Mizzou Researchers Discover Natural Compound May Slow ALS and Dementia

A new study from the University of Missouri shows a compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could hold key to treating neurodegenerative diseases.

A starfish-shaped heart monitoring device; Zheng Yan's Sciences Advances Cover

Scientists Unveil Starfish-Inspired Wearable Tech for Heart Monitoring

Designed by University of Missouri researchers, the device includes AI technology to detect potential heart problems with over 90% accuracy, making it a promising tool for at-home monitoring.

Dave Arnold in clinic with a study participant

Mizzou Researchers Identify First-Ever Neurotherapeutic to Address Muscle Weakness

Sarcopenia — severe muscle weakness that comes with aging — impacts nearly half of all adults over age 80.

A technician views images from the 7-tesla MRI scanner

Creating Images Never Seen Before

Most people have a basic understanding of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — you lie still inside a tube while the surrounding machine uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your internal tissues. But not all MRI scanners are created equally.

In the lab with Sandy Saunders, a NextGen Postdoctoral Fellow

Solving the Mystery of SUDEP

In an effort to understand and prevent sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), Mizzou researchers are unraveling how autonomic dysfunction may contribute to the condition, with the potential to save lives for generations to come.

Ahmed Balboula portrait in the wet lab

Discovering a Clue to What Causes Reproductive Complications

By studying how female eggs repair — or sometimes fail to repair — DNA damage, Mizzou researchers hope to improve reproductive health.

Researchers Zachary Berndsen and Keith Cassidy stand outside the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building.

A Protein at the Heart of Heart Disease

Mizzou researchers discover the structure of a protein that could lead to more targeted heart disease treatments.

Dr. Nathan Kerr and Dr. Frank Booth

Inactive Today, Forgetful Tomorrow

A new study shows specific changes in the brain after muscle disuse that are linked with cognitive decline.

Finger stick blood test for diabetes patient

Overactive Cells Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers from the University of Missouri are studying potential therapies to target specific cells linked to the development of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.