UC scientists and physicians hope to permanently cure patients of sickle cell disease by using CRISPR-Cas9 to replace a defective gene with the normal version.
To keep a sharp mind, start thinking of heart health in your 20s
Obesity, hypertension and high glucose in early adulthood may take a heavy toll on cognition late in life, UCSF-led study shows.
Is this the age of the vaccine passport?
Experts look at the potential impact of the passports, which are likely to permeate travel, education and the workplace.
Navigating a year of heartbreak and hope: Q&A with Dr. Carrie L. Byington, executive vice president of UC Health
A look at UC’s role in helping California respond to an unprecedented crisis.
How effective is the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what you should know
How it differs, how well it works against the new variants and whether you should be worried about transmitting the virus after vaccination.
How robustly will individuals respond to the COVID-19 vaccine — and for how long?
Age, stress and lack of sleep contribute to response in a variety of vaccines. Is a COVID-19 booster shot next?
Decreases in exercise more closely linked with higher rates of depression during the pandemic
Disruption to physical activity is a leading risk factor for depression during this period, a new study shows.
3 ways to cope with COVID-19 fatigue
UC Davis Health psychologist Kaye Hermanson suggests ways to alleviate daily stressors.
Are we stuck with COVID-19 forever?
Experts weigh in on whether COVID-19 is here to stay.
Could gene therapy halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A first-in-human clinical trial will seek answers
Earlier animal studies suggest the restorative gene treatment may slow, prevent or reverse progression of the disorder.
Is this one protein responsible for weight gain?
Diminishing a single protein in a set of mice caused them to gain only half the weight of other mice, even on a high-fat diet.
6 ways to manage coronavirus depression
Knowing what depression looks like and how to manage it can help prevent you from slipping into dark moods.