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New precision medicine procedure fights cancer, advances treatment for pets and humans

MU veterinary oncologists develop a vaccine treatment for osteosarcoma, a common type of bone cancer in dogs, avoiding chemotherapy and opening the door for human clinical trials

Defending against cyberattacks by giving attackers ‘false hope’

MU researchers develop artificial intelligence to quarantine cyberattackers until a more sophisticated defensive strategy can be devised

Board of directors with similar backgrounds can hurt a company’s bottom line

When picking a board of directors, shareholders naturally seek individuals with the best pedigrees—those who attended the best schools and worked at prestigious companies. But it turns out that this strategy can backfire when members of the board share similar backgrounds

New measure of equality reveals a fuller picture of male well-being

Measurement tool acknowledges the challenges men face that researchers say have been underestimated in some countries

KC Scholars, MU, UM System will provide $40 million in scholarships for Kansas City students

Over the next eight years, 800 additional students will receive $10,000 scholarships that can be renewed for up to five years

More than 2,200 graduates to receive degrees from Mizzou

University officials will award an honorary degree to Robert Jones, chancellor of the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Rethinking school suspensions: School climate offers a clue

Improvements in school climate can reduce suspension rates by 10 percent, MU study finds

Black walnuts contain heart-healthy nutrients that can stave off obesity and cardiovascular disease, MU study finds

Phytosterols harvested from the tree nut have a wide range of other potential uses, including cosmetics and nutritional supplements

Black women in STEM are driving forward—educators need to catch up

MU researcher shares tips on how educators can create inclusive learning environments