Summary Hair cortisol concentration (HCC) offers a promising non-invasive method to track stress hormone levels over time, particularly during pregnancy. Cortisol, crucial in the body’s stress response, is deposited into hair, reflecting past hormone levels. A study led by Dr. Lucy King at Stanford University examined HCC dynamics in pregnant women and postpartum, finding significant […]

Summary Researchers at Stanford University, led by Dr. Leanne Williams, are developing a framework that links brain circuit activity, observed via fMRI scans, to specific depression and anxiety symptoms. Traditional psychiatric labels fail to reflect the biological underpinnings of mental health conditions, but the study focuses on neural circuit dysfunctions, such as the default mode […]

Summary Researchers are exploring the use of soft, flexible, wireless bioelectronics to detect neuromotor disorders in infants, addressing the challenges of current bulky and wired systems. Traditional assessments, like Prechtel’s tool, predict cerebral palsy in infants by analyzing general movements (GMs), but these methods rely heavily on video monitoring and expert evaluation. A new approach, […]

Summary Researchers at Stanford University have developed an innovative biosensor using the giant magnetoresistive (GMR) effect to enable early, sensitive, and automated detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer. The biosensor leverages a magnetic-based immunoassay to detect biomarkers like alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in real time. It offers […]