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Small molecule restores muscle strength, boosts endurance in old mice, study finds
A single protein is a master regulator of mouse muscle function during aging, a Stanford study finds. Blocking this protein increased muscle strength and endurance in old animals. It may play a role in age-related muscle weakening in humans.
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Researchers find method to regrow cartilage in the joints
In laboratory studies, Stanford School of Medicine researchers have found a way to regenerate the cartilage that eases movement between bones.
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Pathogens suppress immune response with molecule, a possible drug target, Stanford researchers find
Researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine have discovered that cells infected by viruses or bacteria send out a “don’t eat me” signal to avoid attack by the body’s immune system.
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Immunotherapy shows potential in treating lung fibrosis
New research suggests that lung fibrosis develops when scar tissue cells escape immune surveillance, suggesting potential therapy.
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Roeland Nusse receives Canada’s Gairdner International Award
The Stanford developmental biologist was honored for a lifetime of work on the Wnt signaling pathway, which plays an important role in normal development and in cancer.
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Search for a new Institute Director
Institute Director Irv Weissman is stepping down. Read about his plan to step down and about the search for a new director.
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