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Decline in apex scavengers raises human disease risk

Stanford research shows that large, efficient scavengers are disappearing globally, allowing carrion to persist longer and creating opportunities for disease-carrying species like rodents to proliferate.

June 16, 2025

Designing blood vessels for 3D printed hearts

Stanford researchers have developed a faster, more precise way to model and print vascular systems, solving a critical challenge in fabricating transplantable organs from patients’ own cells.

June 12, 2025

A game-changing way to treat stroke

Researchers at Stanford have developed a new technology for removing blood clots that is more than twice as effective as current techniques. It could significantly improve success rates in treating strokes, heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms, and other clot-related diseases.

June 4, 2025

New CRISPR technology could help repair damaged neurons

Stanford researchers have developed a technology that delivers RNA to damaged neurons and stimulates regrowth – paving the way for potential treatments targeting neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and spinal muscular atrophy.

May 21, 2025