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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.

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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.

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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.

Wipawee Joy Winuthayanon in the KBIA studio

New Study Finds Inflammation Could Play a Role in Early Pregnancy Loss

Joy Winuthayanon was a midwife "in a previous life." “I've always been interested in looking at pregnancy and how to care for one, so I went and did a PhD,” Winuthayanon said. “So, in our lab, that's why we're trying to focus on, looking at, maybe identifying potential causes that are unknown for infertility in women.”

Reproductive anatomy model

MU Researchers Uncover New Information About How Uterine Diseases Develop

A study recently published by University of Missouri researchers has uncovered new information about how the uterus develops. The study, published earlier this year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, examined how abnormal cells can develop and lead to diseases like uterine cancer.

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.

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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.

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Mizzou’s Research Exceeds $500 Million

The University of Missouri conducted more than $500 million in research in 2024, setting a new record and marking 11 years of consecutive growth – a 115% increase since 2013. Historic research activity fuels innovation in agriculture, artificial intelligence, medicine and more.

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.

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.

Dr. Kathryn Moss poses by a microscope

Muscular Dystrophy Association Spotlights Dr. Kathryn Moss

Dr. Moss’s research on the pathogenesis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Type 1A (CMT1A) and hereditary neuropathy with liability pressure palsies (HNPP) aims to identify and better understand the mechanisms behind these diseases – and ultimately, develop therapies to treat them.

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.