UC Santa Barbara |

People in power who are guilt-prone are less likely to be corrupt

Although it may be a horrible feeling to experience, for society at large, the tendency toward guilt might have some benefits, new research shows.
UCSF Magazine |

You’ll soon be able to get a blood test for Alzheimer’s. Will you want one?

The advent of cheap, easy-to-use blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease has the potential to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment. But they also raise difficult questions that the field is only beginning to consider.
UC San Francisco |

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals rank among nation’s best in 2023-24

US News & World Report lists UCSF Benioff Hospitals among best for kids in all 10 specialties.
UC Davis |

Why do we watch so much negative TV? To combat life’s stress, study suggests

While it might seem counterintuitive, we often regulate negative emotions by seeking even more negative entertainment.
UC San Francisco |

California statewide study investigates causes and impacts of homelessness

UCSF releases most comprehensive study of people experiencing homelessness.
UC Riverside |

Previously unknown material could revolutionize cancer treatment

Tiny “dots” transform light, enabling big advancements.
UCLA |

New drug delays progression of glioma, a deadly brain cancer

Study is first clinical trial analyzing a targeted therapy specifically developed to treat brain tumors
UC San Francisco |

Makers of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ covered up the dangers

Widely used in clothing, household products and food, they resist breaking down in the environment.
UC San Francisco |

A new COVID-19 variant on the rise: Expert tips for masking

How to protect yourself against the new, fast-spreading omicron subvariant known as ‘Arcturus.’
UC San Francisco |

Has science cracked the code on chronic pain?

In a first, UCSF researchers have identified chronic pain states in individuals directly from their neural activity.
UC San Diego |

Why you can stop feeling guilty about binge-watching your favorite shows

You’re not a wanton couch potato: UC San Diego research reveals people actually ‘binge-watch’ TV with a lot of self-control.
UC San Francisco |

Chemical exposure may raise your risk for Parkinson’s

The large-scale study is believed to be the first to demonstrate an association with Parkinson’s.