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Researchers have newly discovered a surprising and potentially significant reason why eating foods frequently cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and deep-fried fare, elevates cancer risk. The alleged culprit: DNA within the…

In 1967 chemistry professor Eric Hutchinson developed flags and crests for each of Stanford’s seven schools based on established academic symbols and colors. Now, a new flag and crest will join the other six at Commencement to honor the…

A chemical linked to a higher risk of leukemia and other blood cell cancers creeps into millions of homes whenever residents light their gas stoves. A new Stanford-led analysis finds that a single gas cooktop burner on high or a gas oven…

Hidden beneath the waves of coastal waters lies an important member of the marine food chain – seagrasses. These marine meadows are in many ways the unsung heroes of the ocean, benefiting humans and the planet by producing oxygen,…

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Anxiety disorder will affect almost one-third of U.S. adults during their lifetime. Problems of mental health are burdensome and ubiquitous.And while it’s true that AI holds…

Hoover Institution (Stanford, CA) – Margaret (Macke) Raymond, distinguished research fellow at the Hoover Institution and director of Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO), has released a new report with her…

Stanford hosted the Pac-12 Sustainability Conference Wednesday, June 21, and Thursday, June 22. Now in its seventh year, the event convened representatives from all 12 universities to discuss elevating approaches and enhancing…

Stanford Medicine researchers have found that a common blood condition associated with several diseases may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.In the condition, clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, or CHIP,…

The genetic plans within our DNA come to functional fruition through proteins, which underlie our bodies’ structure and activity. Yet, the proteome – all the proteins within a cell or given area – remains relatively mysterious because…

A new Precourt Institute postdoc program has begun developing a global community of future leaders to realize the vision of sustainable, affordable, secure energy for all.A new postdoctoral program at Stanford University has accepted its…