University of Missouri

Chemosymbiotic trophic strategy in an Ediacaran tubular animal

Chemosymbiosis may have been a key driver of early animal evolution and diversification. Yet evidence for animal–microbe nutritional partnerships in the fossil record of early metazoans remains scarce, largely owing to the limited availability of robust geochemical proxies and su...

Nothing new under the sun: Agentic AI and the automated, connected catalog

The emergence of agentic AI is an important technology trend, and its implications for technical services librarianship have the potential to be profound. Agentic AI is introduced and distinguished from generative AI through its capacity to pursue goals, coordinate specialized ag...

Cognitive Cultural Domains as Common Understandings: A Research Protocol

Common Understanding (CU) is the shared awareness that a cultural domain exists as a category that labels some phenomenon of interest in the world within a particular social group, and this domain is described by a set of terms that set certain boundaries around it. This article...

“There’s No Greater Feeling”: Empowerment and Achievement Through Neurodivergent Co-Design

Extended reality (XR) technologies, including virtual reality (VR), have long been investigated as tools to support autistic and other neurodivergent individuals, yet much of this work has prioritized researcher-defined outcomes over the lived experiences of neurodivergent users....

Bidirectional AllostericLigand Regulation in a CentralGlycolytic Enzyme

Abstract Allosteric regulation enables fine-tuned control of enzyme activity in response to cellular signals, yet its molecular basis often remains unclear. Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK), the highly conserved, rate-limiting glycolytic enzyme, is a paradigm for Monod–Wyman–Changeux...

The Architecture of Consolidation: Nests of Corporate Control in the Agrochemical Network

ABSTRACT Research on agricultural consolidation tends to equate corporate control with the dominance of a few large firms. We take an alternative approach that examines control through the explosive growth of legally distinct firms that fragment accountability. Using a new global...

CRISPR-Cas9-induced genetic mosaicism in three species of the microcrustacean Daphnia

Abstract Genetic mosaicism can arise from in vivo CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, especially in the embryos. This study evaluates the extent of genetic mosaicism resulted from CRISPR-Cas9-mediated knockout for 11 genes in the freshwater microcrustacean Daphnia magna, D. pulex , and D....

Racial/ethnic disparities in economic hardship: the role of financial capability

Purpose Previous research shows that the capability approach is associated with lower poverty rates and higher well-being. Nonetheless, little research applied this approach to understanding economic hardship. To fill this gap, this study applies this approach to explore whether...

Molecular Designof Flotation Collectors: Impact ofan Allyl Group on Thionocarbamate Adsorption

Abstract Thionocarbamates, particularly N-ethyl O-isopropyl thionocarbamate (IPETC), are widely used as collectors in froth flotation. The recently developed N-allyl O-isobutyl thionocarbamate (AIBTC) shows broader applicability and enhanced recovery for coarse and fine particles...

Variations on the rostral labial pivot flap for reconstruction of maxillary lip defects in four dogs

OBJECTIVE: To describe the technique and outcome of a rostral labial pivot flap variant in dogs. ANIMALS: Four dogs with rostral lip/paranasal defect underwent rostral labial pivot flap. STUDY DESIGN: Short case series. METHODS: Rostral lip and paranasal defects with concurrent n...

Therapeutic Reversalof PH-HFpEF via Lung SpheroidCell Exosomes

Abstract Pulmonary hypertension–associated heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (PH-HFpEF) is a prevalent and lethal cardiopulmonary syndrome without effective disease-modifying therapy. We investigated the therapeutic potential of lung spheroid cell–derived exosomes (L...

Special and General Educator Working Conditions During and After COVID-19

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 was highly disruptive to the ways in which students and teachers experienced school. While nearly all schools responded to the start of the pandemic by shifting to virtual instruction, the return to in-person and hybrid learning fo...

Swallowing Rehabilitation with Motor Imagery in Patients Undergoing Radiation for Head & Neck Cancer: A Prospective Study

OBJECTIVES: Radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) commonly causes dysphagia. Swallowing rehabilitation programs (SRPs) during RT improve functional outcomes, but adherence remains low due to RT-related pain. Motor imagery (MI) incorporated into SRPs may provide a...

Material consequences: An initial assessment of the influence of flooring type on lactating sow thermoregulation in summer heat

Abstract Heat stress (HS) impairs lactating sows’ ability to provide adequate nutrition for their litters, prompting the development of management practices and new housing systems to alleviate its effects. However, few have investigated materials used in farrowing crate construc...

Magnetic resonance imaging‐based axial‐plane analysis of lower extremity torsion with dedicated 3D planning software is reliable and efficient

PURPOSE: The reliability and efficiency of a dedicated 3D planning software were evaluated for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based measurement of femoral torsion, tibial torsion, knee version and whole-lower extremity torsion compared with manual assessment. METHODS: In this r...

Perceived Competence and GLP ‐ 1RA Weight Management Engagement: Mixed‐Methods Insights From Six Patient Groups

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore patients' perspectives on GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) for weight loss across the continuum of contemplating use to discontinuation, with and without achieving weight loss goals. METHODS: From June to October 2025, participants complet...

Confirmatory Person-Oriented Mediation Analysis in Categorical Variables-Options and Limitations

In this article, we propose three new approaches to analyzing person-oriented mediation hypotheses. First, we propose using relevance logic instead of classical logic. Relevance logic (1) rejects the ex falso sequitur quodlibet ("from a falsehood anything follows") rule and (2) r...

Protocol of a randomized controlled trial evaluating telehealth delivery of the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) program

This study is a randomized controlled trial evaluating a telehealth version of the Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) program as an equally efficacious alternative to the traditional in-person implementation. The study will recruit 600 college...

An Injury-Conforming Dual-Layer Lung Sealant

Abstract Persistent pulmonary air leaks contribute to prolonged hospitalization. While existing hydrogel-based sealants can be used to stop air leaks, they may lack the high elasticity needed to accommodate lung deformation and mechanical cohesion. We developed an injury-conformi...

Considerations for nanoscale drug-delivery systems for the cornea

Drug delivery in cornea remains a challenge due to its unique dome shape, anatomy, epithelial barrier, rapid drug clearance, and eyelid blinking. Nanoscale-based drug delivery systems are particularly attractive for treating corneal diseases due to sustained local drug release wi...