Innovation in Action

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Innovation in Action explores science and technology news shaping our world. While the stories are based in the St. Louis area, the featured innovations have global appeal.

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Investing in the future of digital health and research tools & services companies for St. Louis

Investing in the future of digital health and research tools & services companies for St. Louis Innovation in Action

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WashU's tick hunter is tracking and investigating the threat of ticks to human health

WashU's tick hunter is tracking and investigating the threat of ticks to human health Innovation in Action

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Innovators pitch new technology many farmers need at the BioSTL Global AgriFood Innovation Summit

Innovators pitch new technology many farmers need at the BioSTL Global AgriFood Innovation Summit Innovation in Action

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Innovative alternative to traditional bypass allows patients to quickly resume regular activities

Innovative alternative to traditional bypass allows patients to quickly resume regular activities Innovation in Action

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Prime time for fiber optics in the brain to revolutionize brain research and medical treatments

Prime time for fiber optics in the brain to revolutionize brain research and medical treatments Innovation in Action

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BioGenerator Startup Connect unites life sciences entrepreneurs with investors

BioGenerator Startup Connect unites life sciences entrepreneurs with investors Innovation in Action

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Estrogen loss in women and the potential risk for Alzheimer's disease

Estrogen loss in women and the potential risk for Alzheimer's disease Innovation in Action

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Tracking human trafficking with an app designed for travelers to use when staying at hotels

Tracking human trafficking with an app designed for travelers to use when staying at hotels Innovation in Action

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Dr. Erica Barnell offers inspiration for Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Dr. Erica Barnell offers inspiration for Women's History Month and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Innovation in Action

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Gene-edited fruit flies are released on farms to save fruit crops in field studies

Gene-edited fruit flies are released on farms to save fruit crops in field studies Innovation in Action

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The hope for eradicating deadly brain tumors now comes in the form of nasal drops

The hope for eradicating deadly brain tumors now comes in the form of nasal drops Innovation in Action

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Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation is uplifting pediatric heart families

Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation is uplifting pediatric heart families Innovation in Action

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Research on a popular alternative sweetener discovers links to diseases including cancer

Research on a popular alternative sweetener discovers links to diseases including cancer Innovation in Action

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New research shows how dietary fructose promotes tumor growth

New research shows how dietary fructose promotes tumor growth Innovation in Action

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WashU engineers create a circular economy for the rise of bioplastics in the U.S.

WashU engineers create a circular economy for the rise of bioplastics in the U.S. Innovation in Action

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Mercy's new Heart Failure Program is designed to advance total care of heart failure patients

Mercy's new Heart Failure Program is designed to advance total care of heart failure patients Innovation in Action

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Forecasting diseases to prevent them from happening is the future of Precision Medicine at Mercy

Forecasting diseases to prevent them from happening is the future of Precision Medicine at Mercy Innovation in Action

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Can sleeping pills prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Can sleeping pills prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Innovation in Action

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The race for the first FDA cleared Alzheimer's blood test is won, but not over as C2N's is in review

The race for the first FDA cleared Alzheimer's blood test is won, but not over as C2N's is in review Innovation in Action

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Alzheimer's drug development pipeline and Brainshuttle technology for drug targets in the brain

Alzheimer's drug development pipeline and Brainshuttle technology for drug targets in the brain Innovation in Action

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Scientists are exploring the potential of lithium for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease

Scientists are exploring the potential of lithium for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease Innovation in Action

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The Ozempic Era's influence behind popular New Year's resolutions to lose weight

The Ozempic Era's influence behind popular New Year's resolutions to lose weight Innovation in Action

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From a small hustle to a growing enterprise, Puddin Puddin has success in St. Louis

From a small hustle to a growing enterprise, Puddin Puddin has success in St. Louis Innovation in Action

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"Santa Stress Management" for taking the edge off holiday stress and lifting spirits

"Santa Stress Management" for taking the edge off holiday stress and lifting spirits Innovation in Action

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Dynamic duo fights colon cancer by creating RNA-based stool test, an FDA-approved Labcorp partner

Dynamic duo fights colon cancer by creating RNA-based stool test, an FDA-approved Labcorp partner Innovation in Action

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AB Mauri's bakingHUB™ in St. Louis is where the science happens for popular baked goods

AB Mauri's bakingHUB™ in St. Louis is where the science happens for popular baked goods Innovation in Action

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Clinical trial for AI-based breast cancer prediction will focus on women with dense breast tissue

Clinical trial for AI-based breast cancer prediction will focus on women with dense breast tissue Innovation in Action

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With a phone call, a Mercy patient saves his daughter's life by urging new hereditary testing

With a phone call, a Mercy patient saves his daughter's life by urging new hereditary testing Innovation in Action

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Vietnam Veterans face a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease

Vietnam Veterans face a greater risk of Alzheimer's disease Innovation in Action

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Engineering synthetic spider silk to meet or beat the spider's high-performance silk

Engineering synthetic spider silk to meet or beat the spider's high-performance silk Innovation in Action

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WashU engineers' leaf-inspired bioplastic is stronger and biodegradable at room temperature

WashU engineers' leaf-inspired bioplastic is stronger and biodegradable at room temperature Innovation in Action

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Chemical reactions create scary Halloween fun, but chemistry is not scary! It's problem-solving!

Chemical reactions create scary Halloween fun, but chemistry is not scary! It's problem-solving! Innovation in Action

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St. Louis youth suicide prevention study is underway at WashU's new School of Public Health

St. Louis youth suicide prevention study is underway at WashU's new School of Public Health Innovation in Action

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Storytelling by innovators is attracting crowds in newly launched Innovators Hour in St. Louis

Storytelling by innovators is attracting crowds in newly launched Innovators Hour in St. Louis Innovation in Action

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AI-based technology predicting breast cancer risk receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation

AI-based technology predicting breast cancer risk receives FDA Breakthrough Device designation Innovation in Action

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Building youth team sports as a public health strategy for suicide prevention may be in the playbook

Building youth team sports as a public health strategy for suicide prevention may be in the playbook Innovation in Action

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17-year-old aspiring chemist gets his "summer job" at the bench of cutting-edge WashU research

17-year-old aspiring chemist gets his "summer job" at the bench of cutting-edge WashU research Innovation in Action

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Chemistry teacher joins cutting-edge research at WashU to create lesson plans for high schoolers

Chemistry teacher joins cutting-edge research at WashU to create lesson plans for high schoolers Innovation in Action

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High school girls’ soccer and basketball players have highest rates of ACL injuries

High school girls’ soccer and basketball players have highest rates of ACL injuries Innovation in Action

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Tremendous support celebrating $42.5M expansion of Varro Life Sciences is sign of growth for Cortex!

Tremendous support celebrating $42.5M expansion of Varro Life Sciences is sign of growth for Cortex! Innovation in Action

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Siteman is taking cancer prevention into communities with a comprehensive "Health on the Move" van!

Siteman is taking cancer prevention into communities with a comprehensive "Health on the Move" van! Innovation in Action

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Just like kids in a classroom, St. Louis science teachers take on mySci science experiments!

Just like kids in a classroom, St. Louis science teachers take on mySci science experiments! Innovation in Action

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Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in mice revealing a promising treatment for Alzheimer's

Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in mice revealing a promising treatment for Alzheimer's Innovation in Action

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St. Louis tick expert warns about the dangers of ticks and gives prevention tips

St. Louis tick expert warns about the dangers of ticks and gives prevention tips Innovation in Action

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Vaccine clinical trials for mosquito-borne diseases, including success with a West Nile vaccine

Vaccine clinical trials for mosquito-borne diseases, including success with a West Nile vaccine Innovation in Action

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Two brothers share their talents to make medical devices that can rapidly detect airborne threats

Two brothers share their talents to make medical devices that can rapidly detect airborne threats Innovation in Action

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A new advancement in robotic surgery allows surgeons to see, feel and do more

A new advancement in robotic surgery allows surgeons to see, feel and do more Innovation in Action

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A total ankle replacement is a Missouri man's ticket to freedom from arthritis and back on the road!

A total ankle replacement is a Missouri man's ticket to freedom from arthritis and back on the road! Innovation in Action

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Moms have opportunity to donate their placentas when giving birth at Mercy hospitals

Moms have opportunity to donate their placentas when giving birth at Mercy hospitals Innovation in Action

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Unique chatbot is trained to help people with eating disorders

Unique chatbot is trained to help people with eating disorders Innovation in Action

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SLU engages citizen scientists to help track mosquitos, using a 'snap' and 'SWAT' team method!

SLU engages citizen scientists to help track mosquitos, using a 'snap' and 'SWAT' team method! Innovation in Action

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SLU's Vaccine Center needs volunteers to participate in a yellow fever vaccine clinical trial

SLU's Vaccine Center needs volunteers to participate in a yellow fever vaccine clinical trial Innovation in Action

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How Alexa is listening

How Alexa is listening Innovation in Action

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St. Louis-based C2N Diagnostics partners with The Michael J. Fox Foundation on neuroscience research

St. Louis-based C2N Diagnostics partners with The Michael J. Fox Foundation on neuroscience research Innovation in Action

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Patient is grateful for his Mercy urologist and Aquablation therapy treating his prostate condition

Patient is grateful for his Mercy urologist and Aquablation therapy treating his prostate condition Innovation in Action

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New technology makes cadavers seem real during surgical simulations at a new lab in St. Louis

New technology makes cadavers seem real during surgical simulations at a new lab in St. Louis Innovation in Action

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Two brothers combine their talents for science and innovation to save people from airborne threats

Two brothers combine their talents for science and innovation to save people from airborne threats Innovation in Action

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Mosquito Alert! Experts at Saint Louis University and Missouri Botanical Garden sound the alarm

Mosquito Alert! Experts at Saint Louis University and Missouri Botanical Garden sound the alarm Innovation in Action

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Invasive longhorned tick discovery in St. Louis County encourages tick investigations across region

Invasive longhorned tick discovery in St. Louis County encourages tick investigations across region Innovation in Action

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St. Louis-based Zaiko turns hours of inventory work into minutes for local grocers

St. Louis-based Zaiko turns hours of inventory work into minutes for local grocers Innovation in Action

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