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Affordable health care can reduce incentive for deforestation, study finds
A Stanford-led study found that deforestation declined in a Indonesian community after a health clinic provided an incentive to avoid illegal logging.
A Stanford virus expert combats the COVID-19 pandemic
Stanford epidemiologist Yvonne Maldonado has brought her deep knowledge of viral outbreaks to several key roles in the fight against COVID-19.
Enlisting the entire immune system strengthens potency of HIV vaccines in development
Two recent Stanford-led studies show the value of tweaking vaccines to enlist the entire immune system — not just part of it — in preventing HIV infection.
How chloroquine, coronavirus duke it out inside a dish
Even if chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine don't end up being the best treatment for COVID-19, observing how they work in a dish can teach scientists a lot.
Lyme disease bacteria eradicated by new drug in early tests
A study provides evidence that the drug azlocillin eliminates the bacteria that cause Lyme disease at the onset of infection in lab mice and cultures.
Stanford community gathers resources in support of COVID-19 testing
Stanford researchers combed their own labs, tapped contacts and worked with outside companies to ensure the coronavirus testing efforts would continue.
A personal reflection: Why Congo has the largest measles outbreak in the world
Measles is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo. Beth Duff-Brown, who has traveled there for several decades, reflects on the epidemic.
Malaria in the Amazon increases following deforestation
A study led by Stanford and UC Santa Barbara researchers found a relationship between deforestation in Brazil's Amazon forest and a rise in malaria cases.
From Eritrea to Stanford, PA student sees ‘the positive in every negative’
Rahwa Sebhatu, a Stanford physician assistant student, shares the story of leaving an authoritarian regime in Africa to follow her dream.
Pair of pipsqueak proteins punch malaria parasite where it hurts most: its proteasome
The parasite that causes malaria is remarkably adept at developing resistance to the drugs devised to combat it. But new research suggests a solution.
Vaccination stand-off: Why I got involved
Third-year medical student Neil Rens explains why he chooses to advocate for stricter vaccination requirements in California.
Stanford bioengineers develop a 20-cent, hand-powered blood centrifuge
Inspired by a whirligig toy, Stanford bioengineering professor Manu Prakash, PhD, and his students have designed a centrifuge from paper, twine and plastic that can …