UCLA |

Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed for first time

In a small-scale study, nine of 10 people with the disease displayed subjective or objective improvement in their memories beginning within three to six months.
UC San Francisco |

UCSF emerges as a global health powerhouse

Just a decade after UCSF Global Sciences was founded, it has become a powerful research enterprise, attracting leading minds to come solve some of the world's toughest health problems.
UC Santa Cruz |

Ebola genome browser now online

UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute releases bioinformatic tool to assist vaccine efforts.
UCLA |

Grapes may help with acne

Resveratrol, an antioxidant, may lead to a clearer complexion when used with old standby benzoyl peroxide.
UC Newsroom |

UC nabs nearly a quarter of NIH brain research grants

Projects led by UC scientists will receive more than $10 million of the $46 million being awarded as part of the Obama BRAIN Initiative.

UC Davis |

No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed

The performance and health of food-producing animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable to that of animals consuming non-GE feed.
Science Today |

Healthy lifestyle may buffer against impacts of stress

A new study suggests that maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and sleeping well through the stressful times may buffer against the negative impacts of stress — on a cellular level.
UC Davis |

Moms of autistic kids less likely to have taken iron supplements during pregnancy

Five-fold greater risk found in children whose mothers had low supplemental iron and other risk factors for delivering a child with ASD.
UC San Diego |

Brain 'dimmer switch' influences mood disorders

Researchers pinpoint control mechanism for an area of the brain that processes sensory and emotive information that humans experience as “disappointment.”
UC Newsroom |

UC innovation grants reap healthy returns

The University of California’s investment in its Center for Health Quality and Innovation is paying off, with a return on investment of more than 5 to 1.
UC Davis |

UC Davis and Mars, Inc. to create specialized food institute

Innovation Institute for Food and Health will advance new discoveries in sustainable food, agriculture and health.
UCLA |

More proof that sleep apnea hurts the brain

Weaker blood flow to the brain results from the disorder.