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MU researchers believe discovery could lead to testing that displaces colonoscopies
— 17 Feb 2011 18:27 | HealthNobody enjoys colonoscopies, including mice. University of Missouri researchers are excited about the potential of using genetic biomarkers to predict colon cancer caused by inflammation.…
Study examines phenomenon of women caring for ex-husbands
— 11 Feb 2011 15:42 | HealthThe ageing population, 65 years and older, includes nearly 3.8 million divorced men and women, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Illnesses and end-of-life issues can be particularly…
Coffee, energy drinkers beware: Many mega-sized drinks loaded with sugar
— 4 Feb 2011 16:25 | HealthStarbucks recently announced a new-sized 31-ounce drink, the 'Trenta,' which will be in stores this spring. The mega-sized coffee joins the ranks of other energy drinks that can pack…
Current violent juvenile treatment methods costly, ineffective, MU researcher finds
— 28 Jan 2011 16:42 | HealthIn a time of shrinking budgets, one University of Missouri professor believes that the current approach to juvenile crime is much too expensive to continue - and he has the numbers…
Two bacterial enzymes confer resistance to common herbicide, say MU researchers
— 22 Jan 2011 10:26 | BiologyIn an article in the Nov. 23 issue of the journal The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, researchers with Dow AgroSciences and the University of Missouri report on two…
MU scientists find new farming method to reduce greenhouse gases, increase farm yields
— 14 Jan 2011 16:47 | EnvironmentU.S. agricultural practices create 58 percent of nitrous oxide in the world, which is the third most prevalent greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. Scientists believe nitrous oxide contributes…
Biological joints could replace artificial joints soon
— 6 Jan 2011 15:17 | HealthArtificial joint replacements can drastically change a patient's quality of life. Painful, arthritic knees, shoulders and hips can be replaced with state-of-the-art metal or ceramic…
MU researcher studies how infants compare quantities
— 2 Dec 2010 18:37 | HealthParents are often amazed at how fast their child grows and develops. New research at the University of Missouri has determined that the ability to quantify - even things that are hard…
Cinnamon can replace harmful chemicals used to create nanoparticles
— 30 Nov 2010 21:53 | ChemistryGold nanoparticles, tiny pieces of gold so small that they can't be seen by the naked eye, are used in electronics, healthcare products and as pharmaceuticals to fight cancer. Despite…
New approach finds success in teaching youth with autism
— 20 Nov 2010 11:01 | HealthAs the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders continues to increase, the one thing that won't change is the need for those children to develop social skills. Now,…