Repairing the sickle cell mutation in stem cells holds promise for new treatment.
Gene editing marks key step toward sickle cell cure
Advances in breast cancer research and treatment bring hope
From detection to treatment, UC researchers are taking aim at breast cancer.
Combating antibiotic resistance
UC Berkeley, UC Davis projects among those funded by CDC in effort to preserve the power of antibiotics.
Startup helps people find out what they’re drinking
A UC Berkeley team provides much needed oversight of the largest unchecked threat to water safety.
International ‘Window to the Brain’ research team gathers at UC Riverside
Scientists from the U.S. and Mexico are working to make their therapeutic transparent skull implant a reality for patients with brain disorders.
UC scientists receive NIH high-risk, high-reward research grants
Awards to pursue innovative and transformative research projects.
Undoing the harm of childhood trauma and adversity
Early experiences have far-reaching health consequences, but researchers are developing new ways to intervene.
Surfing the world for microbes
Doctoral student Cliff Kapono sets out on an adventure to map the surfer microbiome.
UCLA Lung Transplant Program performs 1,000th surgery
The recipient of the donor lungs was Elba De Contreras, 59, from Goleta.
New online game invites public to help fight Alzheimer’s
Help scientists find a cure by taking part in some citizen science.
Beating breast cancer: The latest on prevention and screening
Some risk factors cannot be avoided, but there are plenty of ways to take preventative action.
Research breakthrough could help diagnose, treat biofilm infections
UC Merced professor is on cutting edge of new field of research.