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Joining The Fight Against Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

University of Missouri scientists develop a blood test that could help with early detection of non-small cell lung cancer, as well as potential drug resistance.

Zinc Is A Key Regulator Of Sperm Functions During Sperm Capacitation Process

Findings have implications for improving fertility outcomes in animals and humans.

Relationships Are Best Between People Of Similar Desirability, Study Finds

MU research shows people of similar desirability are most likely to pair up, have long-lasting and successful relationships.

Personal Health Trackers May Include Smart Face Mask, Other Wearables

In two new studies, University of Missouri researchers develop concepts of wearable smart bioelectronic devices, materials for better real-time monitoring of a person’s health, including vitals.

Bigger Flowers, Greater Rewards: Plants Adapt to Climate Disruptions to Lure Pollinators

There’s been a well-documented shift toward earlier springtime flowering in many plants as the world warms.

For the First Time, Controlling the Degree of Twist in Nanostructured Particles

Being able to decide not only whether a micron-scale particle twists but also how much could open new avenues for machine vision and more

Texas A&M Researchers Aim To Accurately Monitor Subsurface Carbon Dioxide Storage

Their novel monitoring system can rapidly monitor carbon dioxide sequestered underground.

Exposure To High-Powered Microwave Frequencies May Cause Brain Injuries

The findings of Texas A&M research could change the way we view directed energy and traumatic brain injuries.

Squid Skin-Inspired Cup Cozy Will Keep Your Hands Cool And Your Coffee Hot

UCI engineers develop method for economical mass production of insulating material

Emissions Tied To The International Trade Of Agricultural Goods Are Rising

UCI-led study shows the global shift of land-use greenhouse gas emissions

UCI-Led Research Recommends Extending California’s Prescribed Burning Season

Practice viewed as an important tool to prevent out-of-control wildfires

A Nifty Trick to Help Plants Thrive in Iron-Poor Soils

Efforts to develop fertilizers that help plants gather iron from widespread alkaline soils are set to benefit from insights into molecular structure

The Secret to Preserving Stem Cell Identity Over Time

The mechanism by which stem cells pass on their ability to change into other kinds of cells to the next generation has been uncovered

UCI Scientists Turn A Hydrogen Molecule Into A Quantum Sensor

New technique enables precise measurement of electrostatic properties of materials

Human Activity Has Degraded More Than a Third of the Remaining Amazon Rain Forest

The Amazon rain forest has been degraded by a much greater extent than scientists previously believed, with more than a third of its remaining area affected by humans, according to a new study in the journal Science.

Teens with Asthma Face More Bullying

New research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms also increases risk.

MU Researcher Earns Fulbright Grant To Boost Community Engagement Efforts In South Africa

Federally funded award will help MU professor assist disengaged, vulnerable youth in rural, resource-limited areas through community development initiatives.

Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better?

Columbia Engineering neuroscientists identify a specific neural mechanism in the human brain that tags information with emotional associations for enhanced memory.

Building A Better Spacesuit

Researchers are working to enhance the current gas-pressurized suits to make them more accommodating for astronauts exploring planetary surfaces.