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If a woman wanted to become a doctor in California in the late 1800s, Stanford's medical school was one of the few she could attend.

A researcher's fanciful vision of hats dangling on hat racks within out cells helps explain how alcohol protects against heart disease.

Translucent fish offer advantages over furry mice

Dear friends,

A quick look at the latest developments from Stanford University Medical Center

Advice from inventor-surgeon Thomas Fogarty, MD, winner of this year's Lemelson-MIT prize for invention and innovation.

Hospital tours are a hit with youngsters.

With DNA sequencing work nearly finished, the center's staff focuses on discovering genes' functions.

Centenarian Madge Peirsol, MD, dared to be a doctor in the days when female physicians were rarities.

Development of the Fogarty balloon catheter