What sea animals share with heavy smokers could lead to new therapies, a UC San Diego study says.
Cancer gene twice as likely to be defective in children with autism
A tumor suppressor is found missing in many autistic children and their fathers by UC Davis researchers.
New UC San Diego center will focus on heart health among Latinas
$3.7 million research initiative to explore factors contributing to higher cardiovascular disease risk.
UCSF schools lead nation in NIH biomedical research funding
UC San Francisco's four schools receive the highest awards for the third year in a row.
Building a ladder to a cure
UC Santa Cruz researchers open a new front in the treatment of pediatric cancer.
Study suggests ‘emotional health’ implicated in dementia
Risk may be almost doubled by escalating depression in the elderly, according to UC San Francisco research.
New UC San Francisco neuroscience building meets approval
UC regents sign off on a plan to construct additional facility for UCSF's world-class program.
Thrills, tears and jubilation mark Match Day
Years of medical school build up to this one moment - when students across the country tear open their envelopes and learn where they will train as resident physicians for the next three to five years.
Mindful eating, meditation may lead to better metabolic health
UC San Francisco study shows mindfulness training may boost other benefits of weight-loss program.
Stopping malaria … one mosquito at a time
UC Irvine and UC San Diego scientists have found a way to curb mosquito-borne diseases - possibly including Zika.
Preventing sperm’s ‘power kick’ could be key to unisex contraceptive
UC Berkeley and UCSF biologists discover a new birth control target during a first-of-its-kind study of fertilization.
This is your brain on exercise
UC Davis researchers find that vigorous exercise boosts critical neurotransmitters and may help restore mental health.