UC Davis |

It takes a UC village: Smoking cessation push goes high tech

University-wide program links health records with 1-800-NOBUTTS helpline.

UC Newsroom |

UC's top 10 stories of 2015

From expanding enrollment to tackling climate change, 2015 was a big year for the University of California.

UC San Francisco |

'Smart' retainer keeps patients (and teeth) in line

Innovative research is underway at UCSF to produce a Bluetooth smart retainer for orthodontics patients, with a goal of increasing the amount of time a patient wears the device to ensure the best possible treatment outcome.

UC San Francisco |

Illuminating depression’s circuitry

UC San Francisco neurosurgeon Edward Chang is studying whether flawed brain circuitry causes mood disorders and how to restore neural processing.

UCLA |

$10 million gift to UCLA is largest to support migraine research

Donation from philanthropists Wendy and Leonard Goldberg could help alleviate suffering for millions worldwide.

UC Davis |

Knuckle cracking looks explosive, but causes no detectable harm

Ultrasound evaluations show that the knuckle-cracking sound occurs when gas bubbles form in joints very quickly, UC Davis study finds.

UCLA |

Five early signs of autism

Getting a diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder as early as possible is important for early intervention, UCLA professor Connie Kasari says

UCLA |

Scientists design a new method for screening cancer cells

Parallel microfiltration could lead to better treatments for a number of diseases, UCLA-led study says.

UC Berkeley |

CRISPR inventor calls for pause in editing heritable genes

Idea for summit on ethics comes from Jennifer Doudna, the UC Berkeley professor who developed technology that makes it easier to manipulate the human genome.

UCSF |

$20M grant funds amfAR Institute for HIV Cure Research

UCSF and the Gladstone Institute for Virology and Immunology among research groups partnering in effort to eliminarte virus.

UCLA |

UCLA–USC team to develop tech to predict kids' asthma attacks

Platform will enable smart devices to alert children based on their unique risk factors and environmental conditions.

UC Irvine and UC San Diego |

UC scientists create malaria-blocking mosquitoes

New insect model may help eradicate disease that sickens millions annually.