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Mizzou researchers are developing a rewritable DNA hard drive

They are optimizing the next generation of data storage.

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Mizzou researcher applies novel delivery method to treat ALS symptoms

New therapy bypasses the blood-brain barrier to successfully deliver a neuroprotective molecule.

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Mizzou researchers, MU Extension outreach help those with alpha-gal syndrome

The red meat allergy caused by lone star tick bite is on the rise in Missouri and beyond.

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Feb. 23, 2026

University of Missouri leads national research to support U.S. cover crop seed industry

With a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mizzou researchers are leading one of the country’s most ambitious efforts to strengthen the cover crop seed system.
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Feb. 18, 2026

Making AI-based scientific predictions more trustworthy

University of Missouri researchers have developed a free-to-use software tool to verify the accuracy of artificial intelligence-based protein structure predictions.
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Feb. 16, 2026

Mizzou researchers uncover how plants regulate root growth

A key protein in plants controls their root length and can be modified, paving the way for longer roots, more drought-resistant crops.
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Feb. 5, 2026

Mizzou ranks among top universities in the world

University of Missouri places 13th among U.S. flagships and No. 2 among public SEC schools in TIME’s World’s Top Universities list.
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