UCLA |
FDA clears UCLA heart tissue regeneration drug AD-NP1 for clinical trials
Funded entirely by taxpayer dollars, this first-of-its-kind drug targets cellular metabolism to promote tissue repair of multiple organs.
UC San Francisco |
A Nobel legacy: 5 decades of astounding prize-winning discoveries
UCSF researchers are advancing care through scientific breakthroughs that pave the way for less addictive pain medications and better treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s.
UCLA |
Here’s what morning sickness during pregnancy really means
UCLA’s latest findings show how a woman’s healthy inflammatory response during pregnancy is linked with unpleasant early-stage symptoms.
UC Irvine |
Music as medicine
Study results show a significant decrease in pain and anxiety for those who mindfully listened to jazz, which could lead to a reduction in opioids for patients.
UC San Diego |
New diagnostic code for Gulf War illness marks major step forward for veteran care and research
Official recognition will support better diagnosis, treatment and understanding of Gulf War illness.
UC Newsroom |
Thrilling progress in brain-computer interfaces from UC labs
UC researchers and the patients they work with are showing the world what's possible when the human mind and advanced computers meet.
UCLA |
Is UCLA close to ending peanut allergies?
A first-of-its-kind technology, recently featured in Scientific American, can reprogram the immune systems of mice to tolerate peanut proteins.
UC San Diego |
‘We’re not a line item’—a patient’s plea to protect research funding
Now on her third course of chemotherapy, Kimberly Peters understands firsthand the impact of medical research cuts. This time, she’s speaking up.
UC Santa Cruz |
WiFi signals can measure heart rate — no wearables needed
Engineers prove their technique is effective even with the lowest-cost WiFi devices.
UC Santa Barbara |
Video game addiction in teens likely stems from preexisting mental health issues
Teens who have depressive symptoms and social issues are more likely to get stuck in a cycle of problematic gaming.
UC San Diego |
Tracking the UV? Ditching the SPF? Here’s what a dermatologist says
While online conversations about sun exposure are trending, the risks of UV radiation are real and cumulative, says UC San Diego dermatologist Y. Linda Liou, DO.
UC San Francisco |
The future is robotic surgery. These students get a front-row seat
UCSF is the first university to certify medical students as bedside assistants for robotic surgeries, giving the next generation of surgeons a head start in a burgeoning field.