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    A study of the microbiome of groups in Africa and South America indicates that diverse gut microbes joined us as we migrated out of Africa — a diversity that is lost among industrialized peoples.

The Equation

"The Equation" is a quarterly e-newsletter. Features include research and faculty news, gift stories, recent and upcoming events, and announcements from across the Stanford Medicine.


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State of the Human Podcast

State of the Human, the radio show of the Stanford Storytelling Project, shares stories that deepen our understanding of single, common human experiences—belonging, giving, lying, forgiveness—all drawn from the experiences and research of the Stanford community.

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6/03/2027 | Sierra Camp

The 17th annual Stanford Medicine Alumni Association weekend at Stanford’s Sierra Camp at Fallen Leaf Lake will be held from June 3-6. Enjoy the great outdoors while connecting with fellow Stanford Medicine alumni and their families.
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