Stanford bioengineer explores own genome - San Jose Mercury News

Stanford bioengineer explores own genome - San Jose Mercury News

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Stanford bioengineer explores own genome Stanford's Stephen Quake has become the first scientist in the world to decode his own DNA with a machine he invented, allowing him to peer into his genetic blueprint to see his risk for disease — and expanding the frontier of medicine. Ground broken on Gilroy school that was burned by arson New quake map sheds new light on Bay Area faults Not all charter schools succeeding Good goes viral: Stanford class focuses on social media for public good Schwarzenegger promises more money for higher ed San Jose: Program helps turn apathetic teens into motivated students Mountain View High students return to school after being stranded in Paris Schools try fundraisers to save music, sports, small classes School furloughs leave parents in the lurch Learning to read: Genes play biggest role but teachers matter, study says Fisher: Reading for those who can't