May 2020

Palliative care training project helps improve, expand services in India

A Stanford-led palliative-care training program is helping critically and chronically ill patients in India get services they need.

Destructive protein can also help cells survive tough times

Research shows that misshapen proteins called prions can help yeast cells survive environmental threats, such as a lack of food and common antifungal drugs.

Why some people sleep better during the pandemic, and other tips for getting rest

Stanford sleep expert Rafael Pelayo discusses the human need for sleep and offers insights for achieving a restful slumber.