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What makes an immune cell pop

A Stanford study reveals how changes in DNA packaging can help immune cells burst, shedding light on a defense process implicated in autoimmune diseases.

October 6, 2026

AI designs a novel E. coli killer

Using an AI model of their own creation that writes whole genomes, a team of Stanford scientists has engineered a novel bacteria-fighting phage. A new age of antibiotics could be on the horizon.

August 6, 2026

AI hiring tools show racial bias

For many job postings, AI screening tools recommend white candidates at higher rates than Black and Asian candidates, new research shows.

June 29, 2026