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Stanford Medicine’s Sean Quirin once looked upward with a telescope, seeking clues to the universe. Now he trains his optical eye inward with a fascination for understanding the brain and the complex maladies that afflict it.

Stanford Medicine’s Sean Quirin once looked upward with a telescope, seeking clues to the universe. Now he trains his optical eye inward with a fascination for understanding the brain and the complex maladies that afflict it.

An experimental technology developed by Stanford Medicine bioengineers saves the life of a precious racehorse with big-league dreams.

An experimental technology developed by Stanford Medicine bioengineers saves the life of a precious racehorse with big-league dreams.

What does it mean that H5N1 bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza A, is spreading among dairy cows? And how should U.S. health systems — and consumers of milk products — be responding?

What does it mean that H5N1 bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza A, is spreading among dairy cows? And how should U.S. health systems — and consumers of milk products — be responding?

Stanford Medicine scientists and collaborators discover a treatment in mice to repair the blood-brain barrier, which is key to brain health.

Stanford Medicine scientists and collaborators discover a treatment in mice to repair the blood-brain barrier, which is key to brain health.

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Researchers created an algorithm to determine if mice have epilepsy and whether they have been treated with seizure drugs.

Researchers created an algorithm to determine if mice have epilepsy and whether they have been treated with seizure drugs.

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Researchers have found that oxytocin, commonly known as the "love hormone" may not be crucial for the social behaviors it's known for.

Researchers have found that oxytocin, commonly known as the "love hormone" may not be crucial for the social behaviors it's known for.

By devising special pixels, Stanford University researchers have enhanced prosthetic vision with a new implant that improves vision.

By devising special pixels, Stanford University researchers have enhanced prosthetic vision with a new implant that improves vision.

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A Stanford Medicine researcher discusses his neuroscience-driven investigation into aging and if it's possible to rejuvenate an aging brain.

A Stanford Medicine researcher discusses his neuroscience-driven investigation into aging and if it's possible to rejuvenate an aging brain.

Mice that had sleep interruptions during adolescence had less interest in making new friends later on, a Stanford study shows.

Mice that had sleep interruptions during adolescence had less interest in making new friends later on, a Stanford study shows.

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Researchers have created a new prototype technology to administer vaccines: a 3D printed patch that packs a punch.

Researchers have created a new prototype technology to administer vaccines: a 3D printed patch that packs a punch.