UC Davis |

Scientists describe novel drug mechanism that fights brain cancer

Molecule interferes with the internal regulation of cancer cells, causing them to self-destruct.
UC Irvine |

Human neural stem cells alleviate 'chemo brain'

Study reveals how they restore cognitive functions impaired by chemotherapy.
UC San Francisco |

Why do some targeted cancer drugs lose effectiveness?

Protein may be to blame; study suggests combination therapies could overcome drug resistance.
UCLA |

FDA approves new breast cancer drug

UCLA research played key role in development of Ibrance, targeting estrogen-receptor–positive breast cancer.

UC San Diego |

Cancer cell mapping initiative launches

Researchers from UC San Diego and UC San Francisco join forces to determine how all of the components of a cancer cell interact.
California Magazine |

Brittany Maynard plans to end her life

In the face of a terminal diagnosis, the UC Berkeley grad has taken control of her life — and death.
UC San Francisco |

Genetic variant protects some Latina women from breast cancer

Originating from indigenous Americans, variant reduces risk by 40 to 80 percent.
Lawrence Livermore Lab |

Lab, UC Davis partner to personalize cancer medications

Researchers are using biological accelerator mass spectrometry to see how cancer patients respond to specific chemotherapy.
UCLA |

FDA approves new melanoma drug

Drug that turns on the immune system to fight deadly cancers is a ‘game changer,’ says study’s principal investigator.
UC San Diego |

Survey finds e-cigarette online market on fire

Researchers find that there are 466 brands online and 10 new brands introduced every month, making regulating the market increasingly complex.
UC San Francisco |

Longer telomeres linked to brain cancer risk

Gene variants may promote overall health while increasing risk of gliomas.
UCLA |

Taking brakes off immune system to fight deadly cancers

Doctors see successes with an experimental drug in two types of cancer with historically low survival rates: metastatic melanoma and lung cancer.