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Scientists glue two proteins together, driving cancer cells to self-destruct
Stanford researchers hope new technique will flip lymphoma protein’s normal action — from preventing cell death to triggering it.
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Digital Health symposium highlights trustworthy and equitable innovation
Artificial intelligence and digital technology experts convened to discuss the benefits, challenges and potential of a digitally driven future in biomedical research and health care.
News & Research
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Researchers secure ARPA-H contracts
Biden administration-sponsored investments, hoped to transform critical areas of medicine and health, will fund Stanford Medicine research in cancer, surgery and patient-focused chatbots.
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Robert Chase dies at 101
Chase founded a hand surgery division at Stanford Medicine, curated anatomy image collections, oversaw medical examinations and helped restore the limbs of people around the world.
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Study hints at ways to generate neurons
The researchers’ finding suggests the possibility of designing pharmaceutical or genetic therapies to turn on new neuron production in old or injured brains.
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Conversion practices and mental health
Programs designed to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity are linked to depression, PTSD and suicidality in a Stanford Medicine-led study of more than 4,000 participants.
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New doctoral students
More than 130 new graduate students in 16 specialties received a warm welcome — and lab coats — as they began their doctoral studies at Stanford Medicine.
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A gene can code for multiple bacterial features
Stanford Medicine scientists and colleagues discover bacterial genes can encode multiple versions of themselves, altering a core understanding of genetics.
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Neurosurgeon Frances Conley dies at 83
Conley used her prominent position to advocate for women in medicine.
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Ashley chair of Department of Medicine
Cardiology and genetics expert Euan Ashley will become the new chair of Stanford Medicine’s Department of Medicine.
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‘Audacious’ ideas
Experts from academia, industry, the humanities and more gathered on the Stanford Medicine campus to pitch their concepts for the future of medicine.
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Depression therapy changes brain
A new study led by Stanford Medicine scientists found that certain changes in neural activity predicted which patients would benefit from a type of cognitive behavioral therapy.
Other Stanford
Medicine News
- October 25, 2024 – Stanford Report
Innovative techniques shed light on hamstring injury in athletes
Two new studies yield insights into hamstring injury and prevention under real-world conditions, enhancing our understanding of how muscles adapt to training.
- October 21, 2024 – Stanford Report
How to pick – and solve – the next great problem
Bioengineering Professor Michael Fischbach shares his framework for choosing impactful problems to work on and finding optimal solutions.
- September 17, 2024 – Stanford Report
Kit makes CRISPR education affordable and accessible
An inexpensive kit developed by Stanford undergraduates brings hands-on lessons in the gene-editing technology to high school classrooms.