“RNA was critical to the discovery of a coronavirus vaccine, and now the genetic messenger may be used to protect Lake Erie from harmful algal blooms.”

John Higley, CEO of member company EQO, and his competition team, RNA Power, have been awarded “the $30,000 top prize at the 2021 Erie Hack competition, which is designed to promote innovative solutions to pressing water-related issues.”

Read the full article at Cleveland.com. Learn more about EQO on our Science in the Mall, Y’all podcast.