Scientists created an algorithm that analyzes a cancer biopsy and pairs spatial information with gene expression to better understand the disease.
Author: Hanae Armitage
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Stanford researchers are devising new ways to tackle cancer through better, more sophisticated diagnostics and treatments.
New cancer treatment that tracks and zaps tumors is coming to Stanford Medicine
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Scientists redesign full-face snorkel mask to combat PPE shortage
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Algorithm helps detect heart abnormalities
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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
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Two-for-one PET tracer reveals early signs of pancreatic cancer — and, unexpectedly, lung disease
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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.