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Genetics could explain why some people get severe COVID-19
One of the greatest mysteries of the COVID-19 pandemic is why some people fall severely ill while others suffer nary a sniffle.
Stanford researchers make ‘bombshell’ discovery of an entirely new kind of biomolecule
A newfound biomolecule, consisting of RNA modified by sugars, could be present in all forms of life and might contribute to autoimmune disease.
Study helps Latino children manage obesity over two years
A three-year trial of a multifaceted intervention for managing obesity in low-income, Latino children showed promising results over two years.
Researchers chart path to drastically lower administrative costs of health care
A new analysis by Stanford researchers suggests the health care industry can reap many of the economic benefits of a “Medicare for All” program through incremental changes to the private health care market.
Technology equality gap for kids’ diabetes treatment is growing
As more children and teens with diabetes use technology to treat the disease, U.S. kids of lower socioeconomic status are being increasingly left behind.
Using an AI-based algorithm, Katrin Svensson, PhD, and lead researcher Laetitia Coassolo, PhD, identified a 12-amino acid peptide that suppresses appetite and promotes weight loss in mice and minipigs by activating different metabolic and neuronal pathways than GLP-1.