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June 23, 2009

• MU Researchers Work to Create More Permanent Joint Replacements

June 10, 2009

• Early Detection of Osteoarthritis in Dogs Could Open Doors for a Cure

June 1, 2009

• MU Public Health Program Receives Grant to Combat Human Trafficking

May 19, 2009

• Recovering From a Stroke? Good Outcomes Possible, Resources Available, says MU Expert

May 19, 2009

• Next Generation of Health Care Workers Train Through Medical Simulation

May 16, 2009

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May 6, 2009

• MU Experts Available to Discuss Spread of Swine Influenza A (H1N1)

April 15, 2009

• MU Veterinary Oncologists Advance Cancer Drugs for Humans and Pets

April 1, 2009

• New Evidence Explains Poor Infant Immune Response to Certain Vaccines, says MU Researcher

March 10, 2009

• Breath or Urine Analysis May Detect Cancer, Diabetes

March 4, 2009

• Cats' Eye Diseases Genetically Linked to Diseases in Humans

Feb. 18, 2009

• Inhibiting Proteins May Prevent Cartilage Breakdown in Arthritis Patients

Feb. 11, 2009

• MU Researcher Demonstrates Non-Traditional Therapy is Effective as Pain Management

Feb. 3, 2009

• Researchers Disprove 15-year-old Theory about the Nervous System

Jan. 28, 2009

• Breast Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Treating, Preventing Progestin-Dependent Tumors

Jan. 21, 2009

• Researchers Genetically Link Lou Gehrig's Disease in Humans to Dog Disease

Jan. 20, 2009

• MU Researchers Examine Developing Hearts in Chickens to Find Solutions for Human Heart Abnormalities

Jan. 7, 2009

• Hypertension Is a Major Complication for Kidney Disease Patients, says MU Researchers

Jan. 7, 2009

• MU Researchers Discover Target that Could Ease Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms

Jan. 7, 2009

• Health-Monitoring Technology Helps Seniors Live at Home Longer, MU Researchers Find

Dec. 16, 2008

• Obesity Increases Lymphedema Risk for Breast Cancer Survivors

Dec. 16, 2008

• MU Researcher Refining Synthetic Molecules to Prevent HIV Resistance

Dec. 15, 2008

• MU Study Finds Abused Women Seek More Infant Health Care

• Molecular Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Closer to Clinical Use

Dec. 4, 2008

• MU Researcher Develops Screening Tool to Identify Patients with Prediabetes

Dec. 2, 2008

• Extra Daily Steps Can Go the Distance in Improving Health

Nov. 18, 2008

• MU Researcher Tests Interactions of Traditional African Treatment and HIV drugs

Oct. 29, 2008

• New MU Study Indicates that Exercise Prevents Fatty Liver Disease

Oct. 29, 2008

• Scientist Clears Hurdles for Muscular Dystrophy Therapy

Oct. 27, 2008

• Researcher to Provide New Insight for Treating Vascular Disease

Oct. 27, 2008

• MU Study Identifies Patient Strategies for Managing Symptoms of Lymphedema

Oct. 20, 2008

• MU Dedicates International Institute of Nano and Molecular Medicine

Oct. 8, 2008

• Incorporating Education in Exercise Programs Increases Benefits for Arthritis Patients, MU Researchers Find

Oct. 7, 2008

• Herbal Menopause Therapy a Good Fit for Breast Cancer Patients?

Oct. 6, 2008

• MU Researchers Identify Proteins that Play Important Role in Blood Vessel Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes

Oct. 1, 2008

• MU Scientists 'See' How HIV Matures into an Infection

Sept. 25, 2008

• Pigs Bred with Cystic Fibrosis Provide Model to Mimic Human Disease

Sept. 22, 2008

• New MU Program Addresses Shortage of Mental-Health Nurses

Sept. 18, 2008

• Protein Identified that Plays Role in Blood Flow

Sept. 16, 2008

• MU Researcher Finds New Method to Create Cancer Drugs

Aug. 14, 2008

• MU Dean of Medicine Accepts Arizona Position

Aug. 6, 2008

• Overall Health, Longevity of Horses at Center of Joint Research Project

Aug. 4, 2008

• Exercise Pill is No Replacement for Exercise

July 23, 2008

• Making Patients Move Requires the Right Exercise Advice

July 11, 2008

• MU Students Use YouTube to Promote Healthy Lifestyles

July 7, 2008

• New Device Shines Light on Disease-Causing Molecules

June 25, 2008

• MU Professor Receives Highest Honor from the American Chemical Society

June 20, 2008

• MU Names Department of Family and Community Medicine to Honor Dr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Long

June 18, 2008

• New Cancer Treatment Targets Both Tumor Cells and Blood Vessels

June 17, 2008

• U.S. Could Face Shortage of 44,000 Primary Care Physicians by 2025

June 16, 2008

• Complex Changes in the Brain's Vascular System Occur after Menopause

May 29, 2008

• Certain Form of Tomatoes Could be Key to Prostate Cancer Prevention

May 12, 2008

• University of Missouri Opens Clinical Support and Education Building

May 8, 2008

• Bread Mold May Hold Secret to Eliminating Disease-Causing Genes

May 7, 2008

• Patients with Chronic Illness Benefit from Telehealth Intervention

April 17, 2008

• MU Researchers find Clue to Cataract Formation

April 8, 2008

• Increasing Positive Experiences Decreases Depression Symptoms in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, MU Professor Finds

April 1, 2008

• MU Researcher Links Hormone Replacement Therapy to Breast Cancer

March 25, 2008

• A Fly's Tiny Brain May Hold Huge Human Benefits

March 18, 2008

• Killer Stairs? Taking the Elevator Could be Worse for Your Body

March 18, 2008

• It Takes Three to Invent New Hernia Device

March 13, 2008

• Ultra-fast, Ultra-intense Laser Has Clean-Cut Advantage

March 6, 2008

• Mizzou, Iowa Researchers Take First Step to Create Cystic Fibrosis Model using Pigs

Feb. 28, 2008

• Breakthroughs in Nanotechnology on Edge of 'Knowledge Frontier'

Feb. 26, 2008

• Muscular Dystrophy Mystery Solved; Mizzou Scientist Moves Closer to MD Solution

Feb. 18, 2008

• Minimally Invasive Surgery Holds More Promise than Old Procedure, MU Surgeon Finds

Jan. 23, 2008

• Quality Control Mechanism Tags Defective Sperm Cells Inside the Body, MU Study Finds

Jan. 22, 2008

• MU Vets Focus on Neurological Disorders in Pets, Humans

Dec. 13, 2007

• New Study Suggests Why Vaccines Directed Against Cancer, HIV Don't Work

Dec. 6, 2007

• Study of African Traditional Medicine will Begin World-First Clinical Trial

Nov. 5, 2007

• MU Research Team Makes Progress Toward 'Printing' Organs

Oct. 31, 2007

• MU Researchers go Nano, Natural and Green

• Gene, Stem Cell Therapy Only Needs to be 50 Percent Effective to Create a Healthy Heart, MU Researchers Find

Oct. 15, 2007

• Study Shows Some Athletic Men May Risk Low Bone Density

Oct. 12, 2007

• In Vitro Models Will Minimize Animal Use in Arthritis Studies

Oct. 2, 2007

• FDA Approves Knee-Injury Device for Humans

Sept. 18, 2007

• MU Engineers Develop Micro Device and Nano-Engineered Materials to Treat Cancer and HIV

Sept. 7, 2007

• MU Researchers to Collaborate on $20 Million Project Aimed at Cancer Survivors Fertility

Aug. 15, 2007

• MU Partnership Opens New Facility to House Cyclotron

July 31, 2007

• Pets Could be Source of Multi-Resistant Bacteria Infections in Humans, MU Researchers Investigate

July 23, 2007

• MU Researcher Finds Flexibility in Nerve Cell Construction

July 18, 2007

• For Better Understanding, MU Researcher Simulates Schizophrenia in Healthy People

June 21, 2007

• MU Maps Course for Improving Pre-College Science Education

June 13, 2007

• Study Finds Consensus: Exercise Helps People with Diabetes

June 4, 2007

• MU Researchers Find Mechanisms that May Unlock Answers to Alzheimer's Disease

May 16, 2007

• Exposure to mercury preservatives before birth is no higher in children with autism

May 11, 2007

• Researchers Create Model of Cancer-Preventing Enzyme, Study How It Works

April 30, 2007

• MU Researchers Find Statin Drugs Also May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Failure, Sudden Cardiac Death

April 27, 2007

• MU Dedicates Medical Research Center to Honor Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Burns

April 24, 2007

• Researchers Find Ways to Reduce Side Effects in the Treatment of Damaging Protein Plaques

• Discovery of New Family of Pseudo-Metallic Chemicals Changes How Scientists Fight Disease, Create Electronic Materials

April 12, 2007

• MU Offers a Unique Approach to Treating Autism

March 19, 2007

• Negative Newspaper Articles about Clinical Trials Decrease Public Willingness to Participate, Study Finds

• Therapy is Not One Size Fits All

• Researchers Examine Protein Vital to Reproduction Process, Regulation May Increase Chances of Pregnancy

Feb. 28, 2007

• MU Researcher to Assist U.S. Army in Fight Against Infections

Feb. 27, 2007

• Getting the Word Out on Tai Chi Fundamentals for Older Adults

Feb. 26, 2007

• Common Ingredient in Big Macs and Sodas Can Stabilize Gold Nanoparticles for Medical Use, Researchers Find