Stanford scientists have discovered the signaling pathway responsible for making sure all DNA is replicated before cell division can occur.
Month: August 2018
A big day for Stanford Medicine’s newest students
Stanford Medicine officially welcomes its newest students during an afternoon white coat and stethoscope ceremony.
Digging out of the opioid epidemic won’t be easy, new model illustrates
Even substantial efforts in reducing opioid addiction, preventing overdoses and providing addiction treatment won't curb the crisis any time soon.
Insulin resistance affects the kidneys, Stanford study finds
Although pioneering scientist Gerald Reaven thought that insulin resistance did not affect the kidney, new research suggests that the story is more complex.
Brain’s serotonin system includes multiple, sometimes conflicting, pathways
New Stanford study reveals our brain’s serotonin system is actually composed of multiple parallel subsystems that sometimes act in opposing ways.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Empowering women globally
In this Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A, obstetrics and gynecology resident Nichole Young-Lin discusses her interests and plans to help women worldwide.
Massive online space game refines protein localization
Citizen science through an online computer game, EVE online, helps scientists better classify protein locations inside a cell.
Pediatricians could help lower rate of unplanned pregnancies
Two Stanford physicians would like to expand role of pediatricians in family planning and contraception for both teenagers and new mothers.
Immune cell ratios predict shift to active tuberculosis, Stanford-led study finds
The ratio between a certain types of immune cells is able to predict whether latent TB will shift into an active infection, new research has found.
How your cells can die: The good, the bad, and the leaky
Your cells can die in several ways, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. This piece explains four types of cell death.
Tumor cells’ ‘tells’ may allow some cancer patients to dodge unnecessary chemotherapy
Monitoring changes in the levels of circulating bits of tumor DNA may help some lymphoma patients avoid unnecessary chemotherapy, Stanford researchers find.
Kid-friendly MRI equipment has advantages for grown-ups, too
Stanford innovators have created ways to fit MRI scanning equipment to kids instead of the other way around. Adult patients can benefit, too.
New Biodesign fellows will focus on vision care
This year, Stanford Biodesign Innovation Fellows will concentrate on ophthalmology, spending 10 months to address needs in that field.
To help patients quash pain, researcher develops practical guide for health care providers
In a new book, Stanford pain psychologist Beth Darnall offers practical tools for health care providers to help their patients reduce pain.
Airline crew don’t have significantly elevated risk of thyroid cancer, new study finds
Stanford study finds no evidence of increased thyroid cancer risk in commercial airline crew, despite their increased exposure to cosmic ionizing radiation.
Prenatal exposure to acute stress can affect cognitive function in children of low-income households
A Stanford study finds that after being exposed to a prenatal event of acute stress, children from poor households suffer negative cognitive effects.