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Spotlight on Mizzou

Pate McCuien, Brian Consiglio

Your weekly spot on all things research at Mizzou. Every week, the MU News Bureau team speaks with a Mizzou researcher about a recent study or interesting line of research.

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Cats hold strong genetic similarity to humans

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2021/08/20

An MU professor of comparative medicine has almost completed a full cat genome assembly, which due to its strong resemblance to human genetic sequencing, can be used to discover and treat diseases.

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00:01:36

Cattle are slowly losing adaptations to environmental...

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2021/08/06

A new MU study found that cattle, a crucial component of Missouri's economy, have slowly been losing adaptations that help them accommodate to extreme weather.

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00:01:43

Virtual schooling exposes digital challenges for...

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2021/07/30

A new MU study found that the sudden shift to virtual schooling exposed the lack of digital resources among Black families in the United States

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00:01:21

COVID-19 reinfection rate less than 1% for those with...

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2021/07/23

A new study from the MU School of Medicine finds that out of 9,000 individuals with a severe COVID-19 infection, less than 1% contracted the illness again.

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00:01:31

Family support is key to overcoming barriers in HIV...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/07/16

A new MU study found that family support was the key to overcoming challenges in HIV treatment, such as physical mobility, transportation and financial issues, in South Africa.

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00:01:32

Spirituality can promote the health of breast cancer...

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2021/07/09

MU study finds positive spiritual beliefs are associated with healthier levels of cortisol, a biomarker commonly associated with stress, among breast cancer survivors.

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00:01:32

MU study finds nursing shortages affect rural...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/07/02

A recent MU study found rural Missouri counties experience nursing shortages at a greater rate than the state’s metropolitan counties, as well as have higher percentages of near-retirement nurses.

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00:01:28

MU study finds that refugees benefit most from a...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/06/18

A new study by MU professor John Schaubroeck finds that an organization's attitude toward diversity is a key contributor to helping refugees become productive members of a host nation.

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00:01:47

Enhancing mental health programs for school-aged...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/06/11

MU Family Access Center of Excellence signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boone County Schools, outlining enhanced mental health programs for students and families.

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00:01:34

Certain sleep disorders can increase the risk for...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/06/04

MU researchers discover that drivers who suffer from shift work sleep disorder are 3x more likely to be involved in an accident.

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00:01:53

Telehealth increases nurses' workload

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/05/28

MU study shows telehealth doubles the tasks nurses complete to assist patients with chronic diseases.

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00:01:24

Blocking enzymes to stop the spread of cancer

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/05/21

MU researcher's identify molecular compounds that can block dangerous enzymes, stopping the spread of cancer cells throughout the body.

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00:01:47

The impact of COVID-19 on local newspapers

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/05/14

MU researchers recently studied the effects of COVID-19 on local newspapers, revealing an industry wide tension among journalists.

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00:01:44

MU study finds racial inequality within heart...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/05/07

Findings may help explain why Black patients are less likely to receive heart transplants compared to white patients.

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00:01:47

Picture books can boost physical activity for youth...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/04/09

MU researcher develops an easy and cost-effective way to promote physical activity among children with developmental disorders.

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00:01:49

Audio-enhanced storybooks can improve vocabulary of...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/04/02

A new study by the University of Missouri has found that using interactive, pre-recorded storybooks can improve the vocabulary of at-risk preschoolers – good news for getting a vulnerable population of children ready for school.

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00:01:41

New training proven effective for prisoners with...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/03/26

MU's Kelli E. Canada shows how the Missouri Department of Corrections is helping reduce the stigma of mental illness in prisons by implementing a new training program.

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00:01:31

MU study shows flu vaccine lessens COVID-19 symptoms...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/03/19

Research at the University of Missouri shows that children who received the annual flu vaccine were less likely to show severe symptoms of COVID-19 if infected.

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00:01:12

Analyzing wastewater to understand the spread of...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/03/12

University of Missouri scientists are helping the state of Missouri detect COVID-19 from wastewater samples collected across the state.

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00:01:34

Exposure to diverse career paths can help fill labor...

Spotlight on Mizzou ·

2021/03/04

MU research study shows that an aptitude test can help steer women, underrepresented groups toward high-demand STEM careers.

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