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Stanford researchers are building a heart through tissue engineering techniques in the hopes of better treating congenital heart defects.

Stanford researchers are building a heart through tissue engineering techniques in the hopes of better treating congenital heart defects.

A Stanford Medicine bioengineer sets out to create a world fueled by synthetic biology, creating tools and technologies to see it through.

A Stanford Medicine bioengineer sets out to create a world fueled by synthetic biology, creating tools and technologies to see it through.

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized the scientists who developed the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology. Here's how it's changing medicine.

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized the scientists who developed the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology. Here's how it's changing medicine.

A device to prevent falls and another to better diagnose people with developmental disorders are among the AI projects funded under a new grant program.

A device to prevent falls and another to better diagnose people with developmental disorders are among the AI projects funded under a new grant program.

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Standard diagnosis of sepsis relies on a blood test that typically takes days. A Stanford physician is working on an innovation that could change this.

Standard diagnosis of sepsis relies on a blood test that typically takes days. A Stanford physician is working on an innovation that could change this.

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Stanford researchers have shown how to create wireless brain-computer interfaces that could enable amputees to operate thought-controlled prostheses.

Stanford researchers have shown how to create wireless brain-computer interfaces that could enable amputees to operate thought-controlled prostheses.

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After treating a patient with an unusual ammonia metabolism problem, a Stanford researcher assembled a team to reimagine ammonia blood testing.

After treating a patient with an unusual ammonia metabolism problem, a Stanford researcher assembled a team to reimagine ammonia blood testing.

Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash and his team have transformed full-face snorkel masks into reusable personal protective equipment for health care workers.

Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash and his team have transformed full-face snorkel masks into reusable personal protective equipment for health care workers.

Stanford bioengineering researchers find that a motorized device that attaches around the ankle and foot can drastically reduce the energy cost of running.

Stanford bioengineering researchers find that a motorized device that attaches around the ankle and foot can drastically reduce the energy cost of running.

In a clinical trial, a tiny prosthetic retinal device invented by a Stanford researcher has proved its potential ability to restore eyesight to the blind.

In a clinical trial, a tiny prosthetic retinal device invented by a Stanford researcher has proved its potential ability to restore eyesight to the blind.

This "In the Spotlight" features Ross Venook, a bioengineer who discusses his career path and his life as a busy father and husband outside of work.

This "In the Spotlight" features Ross Venook, a bioengineer who discusses his career path and his life as a busy father and husband outside of work.

A new wireless system developed by Stanford engineers detects health indicators like pulse and respiration from the skin via wearable stickers.

A new wireless system developed by Stanford engineers detects health indicators like pulse and respiration from the skin via wearable stickers.

Stanford researchers discover a gel that, when applied to animal hearts, vastly reduces the formation of adhesions, scar tissue that cause complications.

Stanford researchers discover a gel that, when applied to animal hearts, vastly reduces the formation of adhesions, scar tissue that cause complications.

Stanford researchers, seeking ways to regenerate muscle after injury, find a promising method using collagen and vascular cells.

Stanford researchers, seeking ways to regenerate muscle after injury, find a promising method using collagen and vascular cells.

Stanford researchers are collaborating to develop a vibrating glove that could improve hand function following a stroke if worn for several hours a day.

Stanford researchers are collaborating to develop a vibrating glove that could improve hand function following a stroke if worn for several hours a day.