
Studying DNA variations in breast cancer tumors could improve treatment and recurrence screening
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Exploring the genomic architecture of breast cancer development could reveal new therapeutic options, Stanford Medicine research reveals.

What’s the deal with microplastics, the material that ‘never goes away’?
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Whether we know it, or like it, our bodies are polluted by tiny fragments of plastic that fail to break down in our earthly environment. What does that mean for our long-term health, and what can we do about it?

Recycling lithium-ion batteries delivers significant environmental benefits
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According to new research, greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and water usage are all meaningfully reduced when – instead of mining for new metals – batteries are recycled.

New study could lead to development of more drought-resistant corn
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As climate change increases droughts, Stanford researchers have identified a potential way to improve corn resilience.