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Stanford Medicine —

mRNA vaccine beats infection for key defense against COVID

Stanford Medicine researchers have shown that prior SARS-CoV-2 infection reduces killer T cells’ response to vaccination. These cells are crucial for eliminating the virus from the body.

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Stanford News —

AI offers ‘paradigm shift’ in study of brain injury

By helping researchers choose among thousands of available computational models of mechanical stress on the brain, AI is yielding powerful new insight on traumatic brain injury.

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —

New quantum material has features scientists are just starting to explore

A new quantum material’s herringbone pattern could have unique features that scientists are just starting to explore.

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Stanford News —

Next-gen battery mystery solved

In the race for fast-charging, energy-dense lithium metal batteries, researchers discovered why the promising solid electrolyte version has not performed as hoped. This could help new designs – and eventually battery production – avoid the problem.

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