Karl Deisseroth was awarded the prize for developing optogenetics, which enables remote manipulation of nerve cells using light, and hydrogel-tissue chemistry, which lets light and molecular probes travel through biological tissue

A simple blood test may be able to determine how physically fit you are, according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Islet transplantation is an effective form of therapy for type 1 diabetics, however, lack of oxygen in transplanted islets decreases their survival and function over time. SDRC researcher Dr. Avnesh Thakor's group addressed the problem of oxygen accessibility by creating an innovative, transplantable bioscaffold for islets that makes its own oxygen. This work was featured on the back cover of Advanced Functional Materials and represents a milestone in having the potential to greatly improve the efficacy of islet transplantation therapy.

Researchers have developed a way to combine insulin with a second hormone known as amylin, to create a two-in-one injection that could, if proven safe and effective in human trials, make it easier for diabetics to more effectively control their blood sugar levels.