Mechanical heart valve often the safest choice The benefits of a mechanical valve compared with a biological valve persist until the age of 70 for mitral-valve replacement, according to a new Stanford study.

Algorithm better at diagnosing pneumonia than radiologists Stanford researchers have developed a deep-learning algorithm that evaluates chest X-rays for signs of disease.

Attributes of high-value oncology, primary care identified Two novel Stanford studies have uncovered attributes of high-quality, low-cost care for cancer and primary care patients.

Dolphin mouths house ‘dark matter of the biological world’ Researchers have discovered poorly understood bacterial lineages in the mouths of dolphins.

Researchers seek citizen scientists to help with worldwide mosquito tracking A simple recording of a mosquito’s buzz on a cellphone could contribute to a global-scale mosquito tracking map of unprecedented detail.

Stem cells express genes differently in the lab dish than in the body The Stanford research suggests that any conclusions about stem cell function based on studies of stem cells in lab dishes may now need to be reconsidered in light of the fact that the cells’ biology changes during isolation.