Mysterious skeleton shows molecular complexity of bone diseases The strange skeletal remains of a fetus discovered in Chile have turned up new insights into the genetics of some bone diseases, according to a new study from researchers at Stanford and UCSF.

Clearing clumps of protein in aging neural stem cells boosts their activity Young, resting neural stem cells have large protein clumps often associated with neurodegeneration. As stem cells age, the aggregates inhibit their ability to make new neurons, Stanford researchers say.

Researchers say use of artificial intelligence in medicine raises ethical questions In a perspective piece, Stanford researchers discuss the ethical implications of using machine-learning tools in making health care decisions for patients.

The power of CRISPR Researchers are refining the CRISPR system for various uses, such as forming DNA into loops and switching genes on and off.

Hide and seek Pioneering immunotherapy to find and kill elusive cancer cells in children…

Gun violence is focus of Stanford Medicine teach-in Gun violence is a public-health problem that physicians may be able to help alleviate by conducting research and educating patients about gun safety, said experts at a recent teach-in on campus.