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Can a simple fentanyl test curb San Francisco’s overdose crisis?
UC San Francisco professor Tessa Rife-Pennington shares how expanding access to fentanyl test strips could help drug users prevent overdose.
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One in four MacArthur ‘geniuses’ this year has UC bona fides
UC-affiliated experts are a perennial presence on the esteemed annual list of MacArthur Fellows.
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New COVID-19 vaccines: Is it worth the shot?
Will updated vaccines work against the latest “scariant” and 11 other questions answered.
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Are the newest weight loss drugs too good to be true?
What you need to know about Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro
UC Newsroom |
Celebrating UC changemakers: Meet 10 Latino leaders creating a more equitable future for us all
Across disciplines as diverse as education, science, medicine, engineering, law, business and politics, Latino leaders from the University of California are helping to create a more equitable future for all.
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Gene editing of microbiome may help prevent asthma in children
Breakthrough CRISPR technology could also target ulcerative colitis, periodontal disease and multiple sclerosis.
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Can an artificial kidney finally free patients from dialysis?
The Kidney Project proves its bioreactor can keep kidney cells alive for at least one week.
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New concussion headset shows when it’s safe to return to play
UC San Francisco-patented device finds resuming sports should be delayed for several days after symptoms have resolved.
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Which skin care products do we really need?
Skin care is big business — just ask the multibillion-dollar beauty industry. But does it truly take a cabinet full of pricey products to keep our skin healthy?
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Looking to cut back on wine and beer? This pill might help
How a nearly 40-year-old medication for alcohol use disorder could help thousands curb their drinking without daily medication.
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New Black baby equity clinic helps infants and moms flourish
UCSF Benioff Oakland launches newborn services to improve health with culturally responsive care.
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Why don’t some people get sick from COVID-19? A gene mutation may be at work
The cells of ‘super dodgers’ know SARS-CoV-2 as the enemy thanks to seasonal colds.