The inaugural Childx conference was held here last month, and video interviews featuring keynote speakers, panelists and moderators are now on the Stanford YouTube channel. …
Month: April 2015
Stanford law professor uses behavioral psychology to promote stress reduction in students
Going back to school inspired Stanford law professor Joseph Bankman, JD, with more than new perspectives on his legal work. Through his experience in the Palo …
Science enthusiasts flock to #IAmAScientistBecause and #BeyondMarieCurie on Twitter
Recently, a friend of mine commented that scientists "don't use Twitter much." The statement may have been true in the past, but as evidenced by …
From Costa Rica to Stanford: Pediatric liver transplant surgeon shares his story
These days, Carlos Esquivel, MD, PhD, is best known as one of the top pediatric liver transplant surgeons. But just a few decades ago, he worked …
Seven ways laughter can improve your well-being
Everyone enjoys a good laugh, but who actually makes time for it in their lives? Sure, we like hearing a funny joke, talking to people …
Peering under the hood – of the brain
Welcome to Biomed Bites, a weekly feature that introduces readers to some of Stanford's most innovative researchers. Fixing a broken brain is much like fixing …
The value of exploring jellyfish eyes: Scientist-penned book supports “curiosity-driven” research
As an academic, I often encounter variations of the question "And so... what are you going to do with that?" In other words, why should …
All data – big and small – informs large-scale neuroscience project
The thought of gaining access to data from thousands of brains would make most neuroscientists salivate. But now, a team of Stanford and Oxford researchers is …
Medicine X conference to focus on the theme of “Great eXpectations”
Known for its powerful patient stories and candid on-stage conversations, the Medicine X conference returns to campus on Sept. 25-27. This year's program will focus …
New findings on exactly why our “idle” brains burn so much fuel
"The human brain is a greedy organ," I wrote in my release describing a new Stanford study before elaborating: Accounting for only 2 percent of …
A Match made at Stanford: From medical student to resident
SMS (“Stanford Medical School”) Unplugged is a forum for students to chronicle their experiences in medical school. The student-penned entries appear on Scope once a …
A “grand romp through medicine and metaphor” with Abraham Verghese
For Stanford physician and author Abraham Verghese, MD, the language of medicine is as equally important as the skills used in diagnosing and treating patients. …
Researchers tackle unusual challenge in polio eradication
Polio is a tricky foe. One of the biggest hurdles in the World Health Organization's polio eradication campaign is that the virus causes no symptoms …
Molecular sleuthing uncovers new clue toward deafness cure
In another step along the path toward finding cures for deafness, Stanford scientists report they have discovered a subset of cells in the mammalian utricle, …
Study: ER statistics could be used to help reduce gun violence
Emergency room doctors treat many patients who have been involved in violent assaults. New research shows that these patients are far more likely than other …
Spread of drug-resistant HIV in Africa and Asia is limited, Stanford research finds
In the last decade, millions more people in the developing world have gained access to anti-viral drugs to treat HIV, with nearly 12 million now …