UC San Diego |

Turning back the clock on Parkinson’s

The Movement Disorder Center at UC San Diego is investigating ways of earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's and other progressive diseases.
UC San Francisco |

California launches initiative to advance precision medicine

UCSF slated to lead public-private effort to advance data-driven medicine.
Fresno Bee |

UCSF Fresno celebrates 40 years

Since 1975, UCSF Fresno has been a life-saver for San Joaquin Valley residents, particularly those living in rural communities.
UC San Francisco |

Researchers identify calorie-burning beige fat in humans

It appears to be the trigger for converting energy-storing white fat into energy-burning brown fat.
UC Newsroom |

Healthy elders may hold key to fighting cancer

'Wellderly' may have unknowingly fought — and beaten — cancer; their immune systems may hint at how.
UC San Francisco |

‘Wasabi receptor’ points to pain drug development

‘Wasabi receptor’ — why your sinuses tingle when you taste it — points to future pain drug development.
Slate |

Decoding and defeating cancer with data science

A groundbreaking study by UC Santa Cruz reveals that one in five tumors may need to be reclassified.
UCLA |

Retired NFL players who suffered concussions show pattern of protein deposits

New test may lead to better identification of brain disorders linked to contact sports.
UC Berkeley |

Building bodies? There's an app for that

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.
UC San Diego |

What is it about yoga?

Researchers are examining yoga's physiological effects to see if they provide health benefits beyond what can be achieved with non-movement-based mindfulness practices.
UC Food Observer |

Q and A with Michael Pollan

UC Food Observer catches up with UC Berkeley's Michael Pollan, who has plenty to say on food, agriculture and public policy.
U-T San Diego |

UC San Diego studies twin astronauts

Researchers are leading two of the health studies NASA commissioned to co-monitor astronaut Scott Kelly in space and his identical twin brother, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, on the ground.