From ALS to dental floss: Here are the teams competing in STAT Madness 2026

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STAT Madness 2026 features 64 innovative biomedical research entries from 50 institutions across the United States.
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Key innovations include a genetic test for ALS, a mechanism for brain waste clearance in Alzheimer’s, and cortisol-tracking dental floss.
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Over a quarter of entries focus on cancer, with studies linking Covid mRNA vaccines to cancer survival and exploring cachexia treatments.
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Gene editing advancements include a custom therapy for a severely ill infant, showcasing rapid development in genetic medicine.
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Artificial intelligence is utilized in several projects, predicting protein localization and assessing mental illness risk in children.