UC San Diego |

Why you shouldn't get mom roses this year

In a cruel twist, pesticide-infused Mother’s Day bouquets exported from Ecuador are shown to harm children.

UCLA |

Breastfeeding plays important role in ‘seeding’ infant microbiome with beneficial bacteria

Study finds that nearly one-third of beneficial bacteria in baby’s intestinal tract comes directly from mother’s milk.

UC Berkeley |

Pac-Man-like CRISPR enzymes have potential for disease diagnostics

Jennifer Doudna's lab discovers an application that could identify viruses like Zika cheaply and quickly.

UCSF |

First clear-cut risk genes for Tourette syndrome revealed

Results point to a 'bright future' for understanding the disorder.

UC Irvine and UC San Diego and UCSF |

Tackling malaria worldwide

NIH awards three UC campuses up to $25 million to help improve malaria control.

UCSF |

Surprising new role for lungs: Making blood

UCSF scientists discover our breathing organ is a veritable factory of blood and immune stem cells.

UC Riverside |

Study to explore HIV and aging

UC Riverside's Brandon Brown will lead two-year project funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

UC Davis |

Second cancers deadlier in young patients

Findings may account for relatively poor outcomes.

UCLA |

A true Hollywood story: Executive makes dramatic recovery from hand transplant

UCLA's Dr. Kodi Azari uses novel approach to prepare man for complex surgery.

UCSF |

The hormone oxytocin is being tested for treatment of PTSD and alcohol abuse

Military personnel, who suffer these afflictions at a greater rate, may finally get some relief.

UC Irvine |

Robots help stroke victims rehab

Patients regain motor control through technology developed by an engineering grad student.

UCSF |

When the Dalai Lama asks you to make an app...

Inspired by her work with the spiritual leader, Eve Ekman has created an app to help health care workers avoid burnout.