Scientists create a new 3D lung cancer model to better reveal the drivers of cancer, and in doing so, find a new gene that may be a possible drug target.
Author: Hanae Armitage
Father’s health can affect newborns — but don’t fret
Fathers with chronic illnesses may have a higher risk of having a child who is preterm, has low birth weight, or needs NICU care.
Formula for an “aha” moment: Pair up with your spouse
Two scientists, who are married, team up in the lab to apply concepts from theoretical genetics to better understand health care fragmentation.
Stanford technology helps advance CRISPR-based cancer therapy
A team led by Howard Chang has contributed key technology to enable new experimental cancer therapy that uses CRISPR to edit immune cells.
Brain surgery advances — precision targeting
Lasers, heat maps, fluorescence and real-time imaging help guide surgeons who are developing new ways to enhance precision brain surgery.
Scientists sleuth out “jumping genes” to combat antibiotic resistance
Scientists develop a technology to find "jumping genes," a type of genetic element that may contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Two-for-one PET tracer reveals early signs of pancreatic cancer — and, unexpectedly, lung disease
Scientists at Stanford have developed a new PET scan tracer that flags both pancreatic cancer and a lung disease known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Revamped biobank brings together clinical care and research
A new approach to biobanking that streamlines sample storage and processing is enabling Stanford scientists and doctors to pursue new lines of research.
Genetic takeover: How the bacteria behind Legionnaires’ disease use host cells
Scientists have used CRISPR-Cas9 screens to reveal more about how the bacteria behind Legionnaire's disease infects humans.
Medical device safety in the real world: Tapping EHR data
Researchers at Stanford are mining millions of de-identified patient records using machine learning to determine long-term safety of medical devices.
Is that blood test really necessary? AI could help decide
Researchers at Stanford have devised an algorithm that predicts how likely a diagnostic test, when repeated, will yield useful information.
“For the times when we don’t know the answers”: Stanford debuts digital consult service
Researchers at Stanford have created the ultimate consult, pulling from millions of de-identified patient records to better inform the health of others.
Prostate-imaging camera captures molecular detail to detect cancer
A team of Stanford scientists have devised a new imaging technology that harnesses ultrasound and photoacoustics to detect prostate cancer earlier.
Scientists zero in on cancer treatments using CRISPR
Scientists have used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to decipher the genes critical to the success of a type of cancer drug, antibody-drug conjugates.
“Turning down the volume” of a faulty gene in heart disease
Scientists at Stanford use a gene therapy technique, called RNA silencing, to treat a heart condition called restrictive cardiomyopathy in mice.
Father-son duo find genetic mishap behind rare white California poppies
A Stanford scientist and his son harness RNA sequencing to discover the genomic mutation behind the uncommon California poppy.