A documentary by filmmakers in the Program in Bioethics and Film at Stanford will be presented as part of the TEDxChange conference next week. Titled …
Month: September 2010
PhD research explained through interpretive dance
In this video, Maureen McKeague, a PhD candidate in Chemistry at Carleton University, explains her research project ("Selection of a DNA aptamer for homocysteine using …
First Lady touts breastfeeding’s ability to prevent childhood obesity
Given the importance of breastfeeding - for both mom and baby - it’s always nice to hear public figures tout its benefits. At a talk …
Senate hearing on human embryonic stem cell research
UPDATE 2: If you missed this morning's Senate subcommittee hearing, it's now available as an archived webcast here. * * * UPDATE: Washington Post writer …
Using social networks to predict epidemics
In this video, Nicholas Christakis, MD, PhD, discusses how social networks can be used to detect epidemics such as H1N1 (starting around 9:00). It builds …
U.S. Census Bureau releases new data on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage
The Census Bureau today released new data on income, poverty and health insurance coverage. With respect to health insurance coverage, the Census Bureau reports: The …
Stanford pediatrician discusses developing effective programs to curtail childhood obesity
Efforts to develop long-term approaches to prevent or treat childhood obesity got a boost last week when the National Institute of Health funded two major …
Congress plans quick move on stem cell bill
The Denver Post reported today that U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) wants to move forward quickly with legislation to allow federal funding of human embryonic …
A closer look at depression and distress among medical students
Past research has shown that many medical students struggle with depression, anxiety and other mental-health issues. Now, two papers in the Sept. 15 issue of …
Stanford researchers awarded $17 million to study the immune system
Stanford and six other institutions were recently selected to lead a five-year, $100 million campaign to investigate how the human immune system responds to vaccines …
Vitamins may help stem cells in the brain survive inflammatory damage
Although it sounds like a school for bulb-shaped behemoths, the hippocampus is, in fact, a key brain region where new experiences are cemented into memory. …
When can athletes return to play? Stanford researchers provide guidance
Amidst concerns about the growing number of concussions and other injuries sustained by youth athletes, a panel of researchers led by Stanford's Gordon Matheson, MD, …
Google Health gets a redesign, expands health-care partnerships
Today Google Health unveiled a site redesign, as well as new partnerships with mobile health apps, wellness monitoring devices and health-care providers. The makeover includes …
A patient perspective on social media
Writing in the context of the Mayo Clinic's new social media center, Scott Johnson, who has Type 1 diabetes, offers an insightful patient perspective on …
Genetic engineering and stem cell science: What the next 30 years may bring
In honor of its 30th anniverary, the October issue of DISCOVER includes a section on 11 prominent scientists' predictions about the next 30 years. Biologist …
Wired launches a science blog network
With so many new networks cropping up of late, it's an exciting time for science blogging. The latest entrant is Wired Science, which just announced …