Stanford researchers accidentally discovered that iron nanoparticles invented for anemia treatment have another use: triggering the immune system's ability to destroy tumor cells.
Stanford researchers have found that a tumor suppressor known as p53 is stabilized by a regulatory RNA molecule called DINO. The interaction helps a cell respond to DNA damage and may play a role in cancer development and premature aging.
The bioengineer develops novel tools for "frugal science" - inexpensive devices that can be used to tackle global health problems and that also aim to democratize access to scientific experience.
Researchers hope people who have the condition will download the app and enroll in a study that will provide insights into patterns of the disease's progression and may point toward new methods of treatment.
A Stanford Biosciences program employs peer mentors to help graduate students and postdoctoral scholars improve their grant-writing skills. Its annual proposal boot camp begins Sept. 26.