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Old skeletal stem cells interfere with healing, promote 'inflammaging'
Researchers have found that old skeletal stem cells contribute to bone fragility and poor healing in mice, but that a stem cell-boosting gel may help restore function.
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.
A decade-long study finds that roughly 1 in 10 people carry genetic variants that may blunt the blood sugar-lowering effects of widely used diabetes medications — raising new questions about precision medicine in diabetes care. Read more...