I could watch elephant seals all day. Not exaggerating — I love their hefty flops, raucous chatter and of course, the males' bizarre, huge noses. So …
Month: April 2016
Ask Y: Modern humans lack Neanderthal Y chromosome
Forty thousand years ago, the last Neanderthal men and women died out, leaving modern humans alone on a planet they inherited from an entire family …
Imaging study shows genetics and environment affect different parts of the brain
One of the oldest scientific debates is “nature versus nurture” — do inherited traits or environmental factors shape who we are, and what we do? …
The best of Stanford Medicine on Instagram
Did you know we're on Instagram? Here are a few of our favorite recent photos from our page. Previously: Stanford Medicine is on Instagram
Researchers identify new compounds with potential to combat Lyme disease
When physicians diagnose Lyme disease, they usually prescribe standard antibiotics — and for many patients, that's enough. But for 10 to 20 percent of patients, …
“I feel lighter”: A look at domestic violence in Bangladesh
Nabeela waited for her contraceptive injection with the slack of her sari pulled low over her forehead. The pharmacist, her long braid neatly oiled, dove …
Four science-backed tips for achieving your goals
New Year's resolutions usually last for weeks, if not days. Despite our good intentions, we drop our career goals, dieting aspirations, mindfulness practices or exercise regimens, and …
U.K. study finds uncertainty is more stressful than a bad result
When faced with a possibly unpleasant situation, many of us would rather receive bad news right away than grapple with the stress of uncertainty. Now research by scientists …
An inside look at drug addiction in Thailand
Here in the U.S., the opioid crisis is commanding headlines - but drug abuse abounds worldwide, taking a variety of forms. In Thailand, a leaf …
And one for the road: Why a single shot may not (always) be enough to stave off shingles
Many of ur-psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud's pet concepts have long since been debunked, and debunked again, under a steady onslaught of neuroscience and pharmacology. But the man knew how to …
Stanford Medicine’s popular Health Matters event returns to campus
On Saturday, May 14, Stanford Medicine will host its annual free community day at the Li Ka Shing Center for Learning and Knowledge. Health Matters …
Twin trials: How studying twins fuels research on allergies and asthma
It must be amazing to be a twin: You can have a friend for life and - if you so choose - help research (and people) everywhere. Research …
Stanford’s Ronald Levy offers peek at future of cancer therapy
About two months into my uncle’s first round of chemotherapy, he began to experience a slew of awful side effects. Neuropathy made it impossible for …