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The COVID-19 pandemic has infected at least an estimated 1.92 million people globally. Our roundup this week highlights the debut of a new diagnostic test that detects SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in patients’ blood samples. (Photo: Unsplash)

Research Roundup: COVID-19 antibody test, viral spread amid deforestation, brain stimulation and depression

Derek Chen
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April 13, 2020
An oil palm nursery and research facility in Cameroon. Domestic demand for commodity crops has been associated with most agricultural expansion in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years, which includes oil palm, according to a new study. Credit: Elsa Ordway

Stanford study examines extent, implications of African deforestation

Josh Kazdan
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April 5, 2017
The Grind
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Becoming friends with our planet

Clarissa Gutierrez
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Nov. 2, 2016
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Research finds tree abundance predicts biodiversity

Benji Jones
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Nov. 2, 2016
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Cooperation between companies and environmentalists reduces deforestation, Stanford researchers say

Jacob Nierenberg
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March 2, 2016
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Researchers examine the effects of agricultural expansion on forests

James Noh
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July 22, 2015
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Biofuels and the environment

Asha Brundage-Moore
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June 2, 2015
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Coming undone

Holly Moeller
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Jan. 26, 2015
Opinions
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Seeing Green: The Forest or the Trees

Holly Moeller
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April 14, 2011
The Stanford Daily

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