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Scientists Find Forests’ Breaking Point for Heat, Drought

Henry Adams, assistant professor in Washington State University's School of the Environment, contributed to an international research effort examining tree mortality data over decades.

Not All Dietary Fiber is Created Equal: Cereal Fiber Is Linked With Lower Inflammation

Cereal Fiber but not fruit or vegetable fibers Is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Co-Occurring Droughts Could Threaten Global Food Security

There could be around 120 million people across the globe simultaneously exposed to severe compound droughts each year by the end of the century, according to new WSU research.

First Long-term Air Pollution Monitoring in Togo Reveals Concerning Levels

For the first time, researchers have monitored air pollution in Lomé, the capital city of Togo in West Africa, over multiple years.

“The Real World Still Matters”

A study from the University of Missouri finds political polarization doesn’t dominate people’s perceptions of COVID-19.

New Technology Could Make Biopsies a Thing of the Past

MediSCAPE, a high-speed 3D microscope designed by Columbia Engineers, can see real-time cellular detail in living tissues to guide surgery, speed up tissue analyses, and improve treatments.

Regulating Immunological Memory May Help Immune System Fight Disease, MU Study Finds

Findings may help development of potential vaccines or immunotherapies for cancer and various inflammatory diseases.

New Method Can Provide Rapid Detection Of Food Adulteration

University of Missouri scientists demonstrate the entire process can take 45 minutes or less.

Research Shows Success Of Working From Home Depends On Company Health

MU expert in health management shares best practices for working-from-home policies.

Poll: Cherry-Picking Embryos For Intellect Interests Many

This IVF gene-screening technology does not exist today, but a bioethicist expresses concern about its perceived value among respondents.

CDC Study: Surge Shows ADHD Overlooked In Adults

Researchers call for more study after report confirms suspected spike in stimulant prescriptions among women during pandemic.

Do People And Monkeys See Colors The Same Way?

Study shows some nerve cell circuits for color vision are uniquely human.

Reinforcement Learning: From Board Games To Protein Design

A new protein design software adapts a strategy proven adept at board games like chess and Go.

Researchers Tackle Major Obstacle To Stem-Cell Heart Repair

Engineered stem cells do not provoke dangerous heart rhythms, a problem that has thwarted efforts to date.

Women Fueled Pandemic Spike In ADHD Cases

The pandemic put strain on people, and this may have disproportionately affected women, leading them to be cognitively overwhelmed and seek help for that.

More U.S. Gunshot Victims Dying Before Reaching A Hospital

Findings suggest the increase in the number of more powerful guns with larger magazines are inflicting deadlier wounds.

Group Exercise Program For Older Adults Led To More Independent Exercise Despite Pandemic Restrictions, MU Study Finds

Findings show the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy eight-week resistance training program helps older adults maintain long-term exercise habits and increase their self-confidence.

New MU Study Shapes Understanding Of Adaptive Clothing Customer Needs

Researchers at the University of Missouri find that adaptive clothing retailers must make changes to satisfy an increasingly diverse customer base.

Scallops Swim into Illuminated Fishing Pots

Scallops are drawn to illuminated fishing pots like moths to a flame, new research shows.

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.