Grocery Store RobotsMany grocery stores are using a rolling robot to scan inventory on the shelves. When the robot finds an empty spot, it messages the store staff that there is an item in need of re-stocking.
Improving Horse Health Care with the Equine Smart BitLearn about the Equine SmartBits, new technology to help veterinarians and owners provide the best possible care for horses.
Improving Racehorse Training with the Equine Smart BitLearn about new technology that trainers can use to monitor a racehorse’s heart rate, body temperature and blood oxygen in correlations with the horse’s movements while running the track.
Using Data Analysis Software to Improve the MRI ExperienceThe 7T MRI packs more than twice the imaging power of conventional MRI machines, allowing researchers and clinicians to see in much greater detail.
Using a Home-Based Motion Detection/Machine Learning Device to Improve Patient CareA new approach to medicine is all in a box that looks like a WiFi router. It's a machine learning platform for health analytics that’s now helping patients with chronic itch.
Building a Better Hockey Puck for Blind Hockey PlayersExplore the world of STEM in sports and see what engineers are doing to build a better hockey puck for use by blind hockey players.
Drinking Water AnywhereWatergen has developed a unique technology that can generate drinking water anywhere, from the air, through a box!
Nerve Transfer Surgery Is Helping Children with Paralyzing DiseaseCenters for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating Acute Flaccid Myelitis, which is caused by an enterovirus and may lead to paralysis in children.
Changing Spinal Surgery with NanoFuse Bioactive GlassNeurosurgeon Fassil Mesfin, MD, talks about a FDA-approved bioactive glass called NanoFUSE, which enables patients to grow their own bones in a short period of time.
Innovating New Approaches to Surgery in the Pandemic EraPlastic adapted from operating room biohazard bags may be used to create a bubble environment for high-risk COVID-19 surgeries, a technique teams at Mercy Hospital St. Louis practice in a simulation ...
Engineering a Nearly Pain Free Blood Test for Use at HomeDrawing blood samples is necessary to check for antibodies and biomarkers of disease but the process can be painful, thus the development of nearly pain-free microneedle patches.
New Treatments and Technology for Patients with Chronic ItchLearn how a new application for an arthritis drug is becoming a potentially successful therapy in the fight against chronic itch.
Using Music Therapy to Benefit NICU BabiesMeet a music therapist who works with babies in neonatal intensive care to help them eat better, regulate their stress levels and adjust to stimulation.
Transforming Treatment for Sleep ApneaDr. David Chang, ENT surgeon, explains the process of a new treatment, named Inspire, for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which affects up to 30 million Americans.
Discovery of the NMN Transporter and Its Impact on Aging and Other DiseasesShin-Ichiro Imai, PhD, professor of developmental biology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, identified a route for cellular fuel delivery that could shed light on the process ...
New Imaging “Blinks” So You Don’t Miss Proteins Causing Alzheimer’s and Age-Related DiseasesMatthew Lew, PhD, of the Preston M. Green Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering, tells how an imaging technique may aid in early detection of amyloids proteins.
New Breakthroughs in Using Light to Destroy Cancer CellsSamuel Achilefu, PhD, Professor of Radiology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows how light-triggered nanoparticles can successfully attack and destroy cancer cells.
Taking the Virus out of the Mosquito BiteResearchers in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, Dept. of Veterinary Pathobiology are trying to stop the spread of mosquito viruses by studying the molecular interactions.
Discovering C3–Our Hidden Immune ArsenalLearn how the discovery of C3s ability to act as a "hidden immune arsenal" can impact scientific research and medical treatment.
Seeking an Anti-Aging Treatment from Our BloodA component of blood from young mice transformed the appearance and health of older mice. The discovery is part of aging and longevity research by Dr. Shin-ichiro Imai, MD, PhD.
Building a Global Wildlife Surveillance SystemGideon Erkenswick, PhD, Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and his team collect biological samples from bats and primates to screen for viruses.
Feeding the World with More Resilient CassavaCassava is a staple food for much of the world and is being threatened by a DNA geminivirus pathogen, but scientists have promising leads for stemming the problem.
Innovating PPE Solutions at the Height of the COVID PandemicUniversity of Missouri Health Care leaders worked with volunteers to find ways to make PPEs, personal protective equipment. The innovators created a back-up supply of face shields for a respirator.
Testing the Zika Virus to Battle GlioblastomaCould the Zika Virus provide insight into treatments for brain cancer? Dr. Milan Chheda, MD is trying to find out.
The Novel Approach of IP-001 to Treat Cancer and Other DiseasesImmunophotonics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, is advancing interventional immuno-oncology with a novel technology designed to treat many kinds of cancer.
Researching New Therapies to Battle Brain TumorsDr. Milan Chheda, MD, is on the frontline in the battle against glioblastoma by actively leading research for new therapies for treating patients with brain tumors.
Developing Anti-Body Therapy for Use Against CancerResearchers have developed a procedure to direct immune system cells to destroy cancer cells.
Developing VR Meditation Tools to Relieve StressHealium is the world’s first virtual and augmented reality platform powered by brainwaves and heart rate via consumer wearables. Learn about the company's mission with CEO Sarah Hill.
Smart Technology for Healthier Pet FeedingMeet Hilary Jensen, Obe Founder and CEO and discover Obe’s smart dog bowl, the ProBowl, that has a smart base that connects via WiFi to a smart phone app.
Automating Warehouse Operations with DronesJackie Wu, CEO of Corvus Robotics, explains how their drone technology is improving warehouse inventory management.