Drug combo shows potential for treating cystic fibrosis
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Two existing drugs improve mucus clearance in animal models of cystic fibrosis, indicating a potential pathway to reduce chronic lung infections in humans.
Why are electricity costs rising?
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Electricity rates have risen 10% in the U.S. since last year. Stanford experts discuss the causes and propose solutions to ease costs for ratepayers.
New model refines search for habitable planets
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Researchers have developed the Smaller Than Earth Habitability Model (STEHM) to assess which planets can maintain life-supporting atmospheres, focusing on size and atmospheric dynamics.
Research offers hope for muscle recovery in GLP-1 patients
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Many taking GLP-1 medications lose muscle as they shed fat. A study in mice suggests an existing drug could aid in muscle regeneration without affecting weight loss.
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New drug cuts relapse risk for rare immune disorder patients
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Research shows that obexelimab halves relapse risk in patients with IgG4-related disease, a chronic immune condition often misdiagnosed as cancer.
Schizophrenia linked to body’s most prevalent white blood cell
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Neutrophils are linked to schizophrenia through the mysterious appearance of the protein C4A.
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.
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Our AI future: From abundance to apocalypse
The leadership skills we’ll need most when everything is changing
Financial literacy: Get ahead or fall behind
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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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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.
