
‘The first experiments produced just jaw-dropping results’
Research MattersProfile
Stanford neuro-oncologist Michelle Monje is pursuing a cure for a deadly pediatric brain cancer – and reshaping our understanding of how cancer and brain development intersect.

Scientists track down mutation that makes orange cats orange
Health & MedicineResearch
It took researchers a century to find the genetic glitch that causes orange coloration in cats.

Stanford rowing claims fourth consecutive conference title
AthleticsNews
With victories in all five grand finals and four ACC records, No. 1 Stanford delivered a historic performance on Lake Hartwell.

Food expert David Lobell dishes on lab-grown meat
Earth & ClimateQ&A
Lobell discusses a record-setting slab of cultivated meat – and what it means for the future of food.
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Basic research is the pacemaker of technological progress.”
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How California’s farmers can recharge the aquifers they’ve drained
Rosemary Knight, professor of geophysics, on new research that could help agricultural producers ensure more sustainable water access.
Jet lag doesn’t have to ruin your trip. Here’s what you can do
Jamie Zeitzer, co-director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, on using whatever tools you can to make your trip more pleasant and silent.
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