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January 19, 2021

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Researchers discover long-sought mechanism behind worst cases of a common blood disorder

G6PD deficiency affects about 400M people worldwide and can pose serious health risks. Uncovering the causes of the most severe cases could finally lead to treatments.

January 5, 2021

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Stanford single-dose nanoparticle vaccine for COVID-19

Researchers at Stanford are working to develop a single-dose vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 that could potentially be stored at room temperature.

The ferritin nanoparticle, shown with red center and six blue spikes.

December 18, 2020

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Scientists get the most realistic view yet of a coronavirus spike’s protein structure

The study, done on a mild-mannered relative of the virus that causes COVID-19, paves the way for seeing more clearly how spike proteins initiate infections, with an eye to preventing and treating them.

December 14, 2020

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During COVID-19, SLAC experiments continue with the help of remote technology

The lab’s X-ray laser recently joined other facilities in making remote science possible from any corner of the world, a trend that will likely continue into the future.

Remote experiments in the control room at LCLS

November 4, 2020

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SLAC, Stanford to host national service center for cryo-ET sample preparation

The center complements other NIH centers at SLAC and elsewhere that broaden access to this cutting-edge technology for biomedical research.

Cryo-EM images of yeast cells with contents highlighted

October 16, 2020

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Slideshow: 2020 SSRL/LCLS Users’ Meeting

The annual conference for scientists who conduct research at SLAC’s light sources engaged more than 1,700 researchers in talks, workshops and discussions.

October 7, 2020

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First detailed look at how a molecular Ferris wheel delivers protons to cellular factories

No human cell can function without these tiny machines, which cause disease when they go haywire and offer potential targets for therapeutic drugs.

Illustration of molecular Ferris wheel moving protons

August 18, 2020

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Cryo-EM study yields new clues to chicken pox infection

Stanford and SLAC scientists studying the varicella zoster virus found that an antibody that blocks infection doesn’t work exactly as they’d thought.

July 22, 2020

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Wah Chiu appointed first Wallenberg-Bienenstock Professor at SLAC and Stanford

A pioneer in developing methods for cryogenic electron microscopy, he directs two joint facilities for cryo-EM research and development on the SLAC campus.

Photo of Professor Wah Chui with a cryo-electron micrcoscope

June 17, 2020

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Researchers map out intricate processes that activate key brain molecule

For the first time, scientists have revealed the steps needed to turn on a receptor that helps regulate neuron firing. The findings might help researchers understand and someday treat addiction, psychosis and other neuropsychological diseases.

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