Scientists explain a key difference between the spike-protein molecules generated by the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine and those the virus induces.
Month: July 2023
Answers to your menopause (and perimenopause) questions
Leah Millheiser, MD answers basic questions, shares little-known facts and encourages doctors to learn about this biological phase.
How an ultra-sensitive on-off switch helps axolotls regrow limbs
Stanford Medicine researchers discover an "on-off" switch that powers tissue regeneration in axolotls, a type of salamander.
Female distance runners improve health — and speed — with better diet
Stanford Medicine researchers find that with improved nutrition, female runners suffer less injuries and improve health overall.
Tuberculosis in prisons poses broader problems
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have shown that, globally, the rate of tuberculosis in prisons also drives tuberculosis in the community.
It’s a beautiful day in the intestinal neighborhood
Researchers have mapped the human intestine at the level of individual cells, showing how cellular neighborhoods work together in the gut.
Stanford Medicine researchers map morphing placenta
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have created a detailed map of how cells in the placenta change during pregnancy.
Tips for night workers from an emergency department physician
Al’ai Alvarez, MD, a nocturnist, explains how to take care of yourself when you’re on the overnight shift.
It’s not ‘just cannabis,’ Stanford Medicine expert warns
Stanford Medicine expert discusses the risks of cannabis addiction and how it impacts health, especially in young people.
Satisfaction with online dating app depends on what you’re looking for
A new study shows that some Tinder users access the the app to cope with negative emotions, but they may not find what they’re looking for.