Trial may lead to novel approaches for sickle cell anemia, cancers.
Precision targeting provides new insights into therapy-resistant cancers
Having found a promising new melanoma drug, professor has now identified regulators that control cancer.
Biologists discover how viruses hijack cell’s machinery
The process by which viruses 'trick' cells into producing hundreds of new viruses is revealed.
Too much sitting, too little exercise may accelerate biological aging
Older women with low physical activity and 10 hours of daily sit time had even 'older' cells.
Cultural differences may leave their mark on DNA
Groundbreaking new study shows how deeply ethnicity combines genetics and environment.
UCLA professors defend GMOs
No known detrimental impacts have been found in genetically modified food.
Active genetics goes global
Tata Trusts and UC San Diego partner to establish Tata Institute for Active Genetics and Society.
Scientists find new genetic roots of schizophrenia
UCLA scientists have made a major advance in understanding the biology of the disease.
Breakthrough paves way for climate-tolerant wine grape varieties
Success of new genome assembly also shown on other plants.
Feeling lonely? Study says it's in your DNA
Research finds loneliness is hereditary, part of a biological warning system for our social health.
$600M Chan Zuckerberg 'Biohub' led by UCSF, UC Berkeley announced
Two UCs and Stanford partner in a new research center focused on biotechnology and life sciences innovation.
A pregnant woman’s immune response could lead to brain disorders in her kids
New studies cast light on a process that may trigger autism, schizophrenia, and more.