UC San Francisco |

The quest to reinvent anesthesia

UCSF researchers are scouring millions of compounds – with help from tiny zebrafish – to create anesthetics safe enough to use without an anesthesiologist.
UC San Francisco |

I’m a spine doctor. Here’s how I take care of my back

Hitting the gym at 5 a.m., passing on the dessert, and doing squats deskside are tactics some people employ to keep pain-free and nimble. Thankfully, this physician advocates an easier approach.
UC San Diego |

To study cancer ‘kill switch,’ UC San Diego scientists will send stem cells to space

Rebecsinib’s power to stop deadly cancers in their tracks will enter Phase 1 clinical trial this year.
UC Irvine |

An AI that’s a better friend — and maybe a lifeline for humanity

An AI from UC Irvine researchers doesn’t just chat. It remembers, it cares, and it might just help us save ourselves.
UC San Diego |

Alzheimer’s gene therapy shows promise in preserving cognitive function

Unlike existing treatments for Alzheimer’s that target unhealthy protein deposits, the new approach developed at UC San Diego could help address the root cause of the disease by influencing behavior of brain cells themselves.
UC San Francisco |

Whether it’s smoking or edibles, marijuana is bad for your heart

A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use — whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.
UCLA |

World’s first human bladder transplant performed at UCLA

The historic surgery, resulting from years of research, opens the door to improved treatment of non-functioning bladders.
UC San Diego |

Do TikTok’s viral life hacks actually help your mental health?

UC San Diego experts break down the science behind six of social media’s most popular coping strategies and self-care trends.
UC Newsroom |

Meet 4 UC-trained nurses who are solving California’s biggest health care challenges

Nurses graduating from UC take on one of the biggest challenges facing our state: A shortage of clinicians that makes it too hard for too many people to get the medical care they need.
UC Berkeley |

Infant born with deadly disease now thriving thanks to customized CRISPR treatment six months after birth

A newborn boy, KJ, was diagnosed at birth with a rare and potentially fatal genetic disease. He received a novel, on-demand CRISPR therapy in record time.
UC Newsroom |

UC awards $18 million to scale up the ambition and impact of AI in science

Together with Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Labs, the University of California is funding research to develop new AI approaches in genomics, quantum materials discovery and geothermal energy.
UC Davis Health |

Baby born at 22 weeks gestation, saved by Sacramento firefighters and UC Davis Health

Born on the side of Highway 99, a preterm baby gets the best chance at life, thanks to Sacramento Fire Department Engine 6 and UC Davis NICU teams.