Researchers are searching large, diverse genetic databases to better understand the roots of diabetes in diverse populations.
Category: Biomedical research
The beauty of B. Schlosseri
The beauty of a colonial marine animal was on full display through an image contest hosted by the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute.
How some sunscreens damage coral
Researchers have discovered a mechanism for how corals are damaged by a component of sunscreen: oxybenzone.
The brain meets ‘The Starry Night’
Researchers find the intersection of art and science in an image competition. The winner's image is modeled after 'The Starry Night.'
Clues from Down syndrome hint at new Alzheimer’s finding
Researchers at Stanford Medicine have discovered a possible molecule connection between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease.
Stanford residents aim to make clinics more sustainable
Stanford Medicine resident and collaborators spearhead an effort to decrease waste from dermatology clinics.
Engineering a new heart, layer by layer
Stanford researchers are building a heart through tissue engineering techniques in the hopes of better treating congenital heart defects.
Cone snail venom and … insulin?
People with diabetes must plan meals and insulin doses, a hassle that may one day be eliminated thanks to cone snail venom.
Small molecule lends big hope for brutal seizure disorder
Stanford researchers are investigating the use of a small molecule to treat Dravet syndrome, a devastating childhood neurologic disorder.
Genetic atlas links Alzheimer’s with brain’s blood vessels
Stanford researchers have linked the brain's blood vessel system to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
From loss comes hope: Pediatric brain tumor treatment shows promise
Research from early clinical trials of pediatric glioma patients shows that altered immune cells can fight the deadly brainstem tumor.
What’s the role of protein machines in diseases of aging?
Researchers find that the ribosome, a protein-making machine, may contribute to diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Can Prozac fight brain cancer?
The common antidepressant Prozac melts away glioblastoma tumors in laboratory mice, suggesting possible treatment for the deadly cancer.
Stanford Medicine magazine’s top reads of 2021 offer hope
Stanford Medicine magazine's most-read articles of 2021 were about health inequity and discoveries about the brain and nervous system.
Top 5 Scope stories of 2021
From the genetics of COVID-19, to cancer, to tonsils, this story is a wrap up of Scope's most read stories of 2021.
Who’s on first? Duking out scientific paper authorship order
Determining the order of authors on a scientific paper can be tricky. Unless you're a pair of video gaming graduate students.