ADHD: Could dogs be the answer?
UC Irvine Health
May 7, 2019
Therapy dogs can help reduce symptoms in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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How do our bodies fight off dangerous chemicals?
Cells are like night club bouncers, says UC San Diego's Amro Hamdoun: With every substance that a cell encounters, it has to decide which to eliminate and which to let in. -
How much sugar are you really eating?
In the near future, the Nutrition Facts label on the back of packaged foods will have a new look and more information. UC Davis' Kimber Stanhope explains how this will reveal the amount of sugar that is added to our foods. -
Ebola 101
An infectious-disease expert at UC Berkeley offers a primer on the deadly Ebola virus. -
New tactics, old foe: malaria
Vector biologist Anthony James takes a fresh look at how mosquitoes transmit malaria and other diseases.
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Nanotechnology treatment shows promise against multiple sclerosis
UC Irvine
June 6, 2019
A new therapy using stem cells from bone marrow has reversed MS symptoms in mice, setting the stage for human trials.
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White meat is no better for cholesterol, new study says
UCSF
June 4, 2019
Researchers were surprised to find chicken is no better than beef — contrary to popular belief.
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Synthetic version of CBD treats seizures in rats
UC Davis
May 30, 2019
Scientists develop a cannabidiol analogue that shows promise for treating epilepsy without needing to cultivate marijuana.
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Your kid will love this: Lawrence Hall of Science's DIY Human Body app (for iPhone and iPad) helps kids discover how their bodies really work.