Psychedelic drugs could treat depression, and other mental illnesses
UC Davis via The Conversation
June 20, 2018
Psychedelics have shown promise in the clinic for treating neuropsychiatric diseases.
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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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New blood test rapidly detects signs of deadly cancer
UC San Diego
May 24, 2018
Pancreatic cancer is often detected too late, but a new diagnostic tool shows promise.
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What you need to know about Lyme disease this summer
UCSF
May 24, 2018
Expert Charles Chiu offers advice on avoiding this diseae on the rise during its peak season.
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New app tells hearing-impaired parents when and why their baby is crying
UCLA
May 22, 2018
Chatterbaby uses artificial intelligence to help determine if baby is hungry, fussy or in pain.
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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.