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.