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Articles by University of Missouri

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Study Identifies Mutations Specific to Omicron Variant

University of Missouri | Jan 24, 2022

Findings show impact of mutations on preexisting antibodies among vaccinated, previously infected individuals

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Custom Finger Clip Offers a New Way to Measure Blood Pressure, Other Vitals

University of Missouri | Jan 05, 2022

Engineers design a prototype of a novel blood pressure monitoring device using two photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors

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Researchers Identify Technique to Detect False Positive COVID-19 Results

University of Missouri | Nov 18, 2021

Procedure targets asymptomatic non-exposed individuals who initially test positive

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Researchers Identify Mutations of Delta, Delta Plus Variants

University of Missouri | Sep 29, 2021

Findings help explain COVID-19 reinfections, Delta variant infections despite vaccination efforts