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Inflammation Is Culprit Behind Long COVID, Study Suggests

Murine research indicates that the S1 protein is gatekeeper for how the SARS-CoV-2 virus crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Signaling Proteins Shown To Play Key Role In TB Biology

Findings suggest a largely overlooked cellular signaling system may play a more important role in bacteria than previously thought.

Viral Proteins Join Forces to Lower Plants’ Defense ‘Shields’

WSU research scientist Ying Zhai examines a tobacco plant inoculated with a geminivirus. The pathogen stunts growth and can eventually kill infected plants. Zhai and colleagues study how the geminiviruses evade plant defenses.

More Spice Could Help Seniors Avoid Salt

Add a little spicy seasoning to a low sodium meal, and adults over the age of 60 may have a harder time noticing a lack of salt

Study uncovers new enzyme map which could lead to better cancer treatments

A team of biologists say they are hopeful their research which mapped out more than 300 protein kinases and its targets could help pave the way for new cancer-curing drugs.

Occludin Protein Plays Key Role In Spread Of Coronavirus Throughout Body’s Cells

Finding by University of Missouri researchers gives insight into how the virus spreads throughout the human body, may help development of antiviral drugs.

MU Researcher Uses Gene-Editing Tool To Improve Productivity In Rice Crops

A recent study by a University of Missouri researcher used genetic engineering tools to better prepare Missouri’s agriculture industry to control crop disease outbreaks.

Teachers Who Struggle To Cope With Stress Report Far Lower Job Satisfaction, MU Study Finds

Findings can help identify coping mechanisms that alleviate teacher stress, which has implications for teacher shortages.

When SEC Is Challenged, CEOs Notice

MU research shows that success of regulatory enforcement impacts corporate managers’ communication during private meetings.

11 Ways To Improve Airlines For Customers

MU researcher uses artificial intelligence to show airline customers enjoy cabin staff and in-flight entertainment but find accommodations uncomfortable and the industry unreliable.

A New Paper Calls for More HIV Research in Marginalized Communities

Intimate partner violence is a key indicator for poor HIV outcomes.

Toward a Quantum Computer That Calculates Molecular Energy

Researchers at Columbia and Google Quantum AI have developed an algorithm that uses the most quantum bits to date to calculate ground state energy, the lowest-energy state in a quantum mechanical system. The discovery could help make it easier to design new materials.

Copper Artifacts Unearth New Cultural Connections In Southern Africa

A University of Missouri researcher and colleagues use geochemical analyses on copper objects to reveal centuries of previously unknown connections within the region.

App Helps Curtail PTSD And Drinking After Sexual Assault

In a pilot clinical trial, THRIVE offered coping skills training and coaching for recent sexual assault survivors.

Incident Atrial Fibrillation Appears To Heighten Dementia Risk

A large UW Medicine-Kaiser Permanente study finds modestly increased risk, with a stronger link seen among younger people.

Black Men Face Grim Prostate Cancer Realities With Surgery

Black men have higher prostate cancer mortality rates if treated by less experienced surgeons, researchers found.

Many Students Not Getting Recommended Concussion Care

Prompt diagnosis and treatment can reduce risk of long-term psychological and cognitive harms, an injury-prevention specialist says.

Home Test Offers Earlier Diagnoses For Liver Disease Patients

“One of the unmet needs for this condition is that we don’t have many tools, to screen for this condition at home,” said UW Medicine's Dr. Philip Vutien.

Engineers Adapt Smartphone For Blood-Sugar Screening

Researchers modified a commercially available test strip into a prototype that enables people to self-test for prediabetes.