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The top 14 health and lifestyle risk factors for dementia

Researchers calculate that if society and individuals address 14 health and lifestyle factors, nearly half (45%) of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed.

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Solis Agrosciences is giving AgTech innovators a competitive edge by offering research services

Solis Agrosciences offers high-quality AgTech research services to help agriculture companies meet global challenges in climate, nutrition, and sustainability.

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

BioSTL is addressing some of the world’s biggest challenges by focusing on for-profit venture funds in areas of digital health, and research tools and services.

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

WashU’s tick hunter and investigator explains why ticks are fascinating to study and shares experiences that inspired this research pathway.

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

“St. Louis is a huge agrifood powerhouse,” said Vijay Chauhan. “In St. Louis are some of the largest global companies across the entire agriculture chain.”

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

Unlike conventional open-heart surgery, which requires a full sternotomy and weeks of recovery, cardiothoracic surgeons perform HCR using a robotically assisted, minimally invasive approach.

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BioGenerator Startup Connect unites life sciences entrepreneurs with investors

Following the success of the inaugural BioGenerator Startup Connect in 2025, the next one is planned for September 9 & 10, 2026 in St. Louis.

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

“It’s here now. Wherever you see berries being grown, you find the spotted wing drosophila infesting fruit,” said Stephanie Gamez, R&D Director at Agragene.

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Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation is uplifting pediatric heart families

Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation offers free mental health services to support pediatric heart families and clinical care teams.

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Can sleeping pills prevent Alzheimer’s disease?

Two doses of an FDA-approved sleeping pill reduced levels of Alzheimer’s proteins in a small study of healthy volunteers led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The study hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Brendan Lucey, MD, associate professor of […]

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