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sandy saunders at a microscope in the lab

Feb. 17, 2025

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.
portrait of tommy thompson in his office

Feb. 10, 2025

Where management meets meaning

Tommy Thompson’s 37-year Mizzou career has played a pivotal role in supporting the university’s growth, blending his management expertise, rich family legacy and a passion for helping faculty and students thrive.

Feb. 5, 2025

Microbiology degree program receives Missouri Department of Higher Education recommendation for approval

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine’s (CVM) undergraduate microbiology program — the only standalone bachelor of science in microbiology degree in Missouri — was recently recommended for full approval by the Missouri Department of Higher Education.
Q&A with Wenjun Ma: Expert insights on influenza, vaccines and global health

Jan. 28, 2025

A Q&A with Wenjun Ma: Expert insights on influenza, vaccines and global health

Influenza presents ongoing challenges due to its rapid evolution and ability to spread across species.
Nathan Kerr and Frank Booth.

Jan. 23, 2025

Inactive today, forgetful tomorrow: Mizzou researchers discover a link between lack of physical activity and a decline in brain health

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

Dec. 11, 2024

Mizzou researchers at the forefront of detecting deadly deer disease

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal, neurological disease that affects cervids, such as white-tailed deer. It is caused by an infectious, misfolded protein that spreads through the brain and leads to weight loss, abnormal behavior and ultimately death.
Protecting the health of wildlife ecosystems

Nov. 14, 2024

Protecting the health of wildlife ecosystems

The plague is one of the deadliest bacterial infections in human history. An estimated 50 million Europeans died from it in the mid-1300s when it was known as the “Black Death.”
Cheryl Rosenfeld

Nov. 6, 2024

Mizzou researchers use novel method to uncover impact of maternal oxycodone on placental cells

Cheryl Rosenfeld, DVM, PhD, professor at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, recently published research titled “Effects of Oxycodone on Placental Lineages: Evidence from the Transcriptome Profile of Mouse Trophoblast Giants Cells” in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Sep. 4, 2024

A new approach to treating a difficult type of breast cancer

Mizzou researcher Salman Hyder is the first to identify a drug that kills triple negative breast cancer cells and stops the formation of blood vessels that tumors need to grow.
New vaccine created by Mizzou researchers protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease

Aug. 29, 2024

New Vaccine Created by Mizzou Researchers Protects Cattle From Deadly Tick-borne Disease

MizzouForward researcher Roman Ganta has created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy.