Krista Conger, Author at Scope

Pushing boundaries, Stanford researcher explores growing human organs in animals

Stanford researcher Hiromitsu Nakauchi explores his dream of growing custom-made, transplantable human organs in large animals, despite funding difficulties.

In study, Stanford researchers analyze ovarian cancer cells at unprecedented level of specificity

This Stanford Medicine study clarifies the underlying biology of high-grade serous ovarian cancer and could help lead to future therapies.

Screening, new treatments dramatically reduced breast cancer deaths, says multi-center study

Six groups of researchers collaborated to study the effect of advances in breast cancer screening and treatment on mortality rates.

Helping chemotherapy patients regain their sense of taste

Loss of taste sensation occurs in about 85 percent of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. A new Stanford study explored the problem.

Dilute bleach solution may combat skin damage and aging, according to Stanford study

Is it time to put away your fancy skin creams and moisturizers? A study published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation by Stanford pediatric …