Research reveals mechanisms for plant cell resilience to stress
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Biologists have identified molecular anchors that secure plant cell membranes to their walls during water loss, providing insights for developing drought-resistant crops.
What the new U.S. dietary guidelines mean for kids
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Stanford Medicine pediatrician Anisha Patel shares five things to know about the new federal guidelines on nutrition.
Flatworms reveal explosive new type of immune cell
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The discovery that hormonal triggers cause “ruptoblast” cells in flatworms to detonate and destroy surrounding cells within minutes could inspire new ideas in medical science.
Electrical pulses extend sea squirt lifespans, offering clues on aging
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Stanford research finds that brief electrical pulses trigger a molecular “reboot and rebound” in sea squirts, pointing toward new strategies to mitigate age-related decline.
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3D uterus model could unlock mysteries of embryo implantation
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Researchers have developed a lab model of the human uterus to observe embryo implantation for the first time, paving the way for improved IVF success rates and enhanced fertility treatments.
Researchers explore new approach to multi-virus drug development
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The host-targeted approach of Shirit Einav’s lab could revolutionize antiviral development, creating broad-spectrum drugs resistant to viral mutation.
Brain imaging reveals new migraine classifications
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Using functional MRI, researchers have classified two biological subtypes of migraine headaches, paving the way for more effective, individualized treatment strategies.
Blood test identifies tumor neighborhoods impacting immunotherapy
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A new study shows how a noninvasive blood test can identify nine tumor neighborhoods, predicting microenvironments that affect patient responses to immunotherapy.
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Research reveals mechanisms for plant cell resilience to stress
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Biologists have identified molecular anchors that secure plant cell membranes to their walls during water loss, providing insights for developing drought-resistant crops.
The U.S. economy in 2026: What to watch for
Researchers at SIEPR anticipate challenges, including tariff effects, a slowing job market, and rising costs, with potential impacts from AI and fiscal policies shaping 2026.
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New book dives into overlooked childhood of MLK
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Lerone A. Martin, director of Stanford’s Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute, uncovers the boy behind the legacy in Young King.
Merging history and gender literacy in the age of AI
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As AI reshapes our world, Stanford historian Rachel Jean-Baptiste emphasizes the need to address gender complexity in data and technology to ensure equitable representation.
Diving into the mind of pioneering French biologist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
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Jessica Riskin’s new book, The Power of Life, offers a deeply researched, amusing account of an overlooked figure.
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Plant diversity is mostly homegrown, new research reveals
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A Stanford study finds that more than three quarters of plant species diversified primarily by thriving in their original environments, challenging previous assumptions on the role of migration.
