Researchers from across Stanford University come together to solve some of neuroscience's trickiest problems.
Month: November 2021
Vibrating glove shows promise for calming Parkinson’s symptoms
A Stanford neurosurgeon developed a glove that delivers vibratory bursts of electricity to the fingertips to quell Parkinson's symptoms.
Pervasive and understudied: The plight of the prostate
Stanford Medicine urologist discusses the future of research regarding prostate enlargement and how he plans to investigate the condition.
Why are smokers at an increased risk for severe COVID-19?
Tobacco smoke blocks airway cells from making a protein that protects against infection by the virus that causes COVID-19.
Bill, supported by Stanford doctor, guards against hepatitis
A Stanford Medicine doctor helped write and support legislation to enable free hepatitis B and C screenings for those who request it.
Unleashing the immune system to fight brain cancers
Neurosurgeon Michael Lim studies how to unleash the immune system to attack a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma.
New online game teaches teens about vaping dangers
A Stanford adolescent medicine expert helped develop an educational game to reduce tobacco use in middle school and high school students.
Saving the world with synthetic biology
A Stanford Medicine bioengineer sets out to create a world fueled by synthetic biology, creating tools and technologies to see it through.
Brain trauma is not the same in women and men
Stanford Medicine researchers are exploring how men and women's brains differ after traumatic head injury.
Putting the move back in movement
Researchers at Stanford Medicine explore ways to help patients restore function after neurological illness or injury.
Tracking the progression of liver disease in a dish
Stanford Medicine researchers are creating models of livers in a dish -- organoids -- to better understand liver disease.
Pandemic Puzzle: The role of data in the pandemic
Stanford Medicine biomedical data scientist weighs in on the role of data as we respond to the pandemic and prepare for the future.
Finding joy in music and poetry while navigating Alzheimer’s
In a Stanford Medicine magazine Q&A, flutist Eugenia Zukerman discusses finding joy through music and poetry since her Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Researchers are finding new ways to restore patient’s sight
Stanford Medicine researchers are investigating new ways to restore eyesight for patients with macular degeneration and other eye conditions.