UC San Francisco |

Are the newest weight loss drugs too good to be true?

What you need to know about Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro
UC Davis |

You might be making this one mistake with your smoothie

Researchers find adding a banana decreased the level of flavanols in smoothies.
UC San Francisco |

Gene editing of microbiome may help prevent asthma in children

Breakthrough CRISPR technology could also target ulcerative colitis, periodontal disease and multiple sclerosis.
UCLA |

Could insights from ants help people build better transportation networks?

UCLA study finds the insects’ nests reflect the way they work together — or don’t — to forage for food.
UC San Francisco |

Can an artificial kidney finally free patients from dialysis?

The Kidney Project proves its bioreactor can keep kidney cells alive for at least one week.
UC San Francisco |

How artificial intelligence gave a paralyzed woman her voice back

A breakthrough brain implant and digital avatar allow a stroke survivor to speak with facial expressions for first time in 18 years.
UC San Diego |

Intermittent fasting improves Alzheimer’s pathology

Mice on a time-restricted feeding schedule had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain compared to controls.
UC Riverside |

Could exposure to chemicals in plastics predispose you and your children to cardiovascular disease?

A $6.8M NIEHS grant will support research on how exposure to such chemicals increases atherosclerosis.
UC Berkeley |

Brain recordings capture musicality of speech — with help from Pink Floyd

Neuroscientists decode song from brain recordings, revealing areas dealing with rhythm and vocals
UC San Francisco |

New concussion headset shows when it’s safe to return to play

UC San Francisco-patented device finds resuming sports should be delayed for several days after symptoms have resolved.
UC Santa Barbara |

Dogs can detect COVID-19 infections faster and more accurately than conventional technology

Research demonstrates readiness for mainstream medical applications
UCSF |

Which skin care products do we really need?

Skin care is big business — just ask the multibillion-dollar beauty industry. But does it truly take a cabinet full of pricey products to keep our skin healthy?