Half a million tests and many mosquitoes later, reserarchers are zeroing in on compounds that could prevent the disease.
The buzz about a malaria prevention drug
Depression, anxiety may take same toll on health as smoking and obesity
Arthritis, heart disease, stroke — but not cancer — are strongly swayed by psychological status, study finds.
Sex chromosomes hold the secret to female longevity
Two X’s and ovaries extend life and protect mice from aging.
How to support a friend facing a medical crisis
Cynthia Perlis shares her most important takeaways from 30 years of listening to cancer patients at UCSF.
What’s so controversial about the first gene-edited babies? Experts explain
Researcher He Jiankui’s announcement of the first babies with DNA edited as embryos causes concern.
Detecting cancer's ability to spread
New sensors detect and measure single cancer cells' potential to metastasize, the leading cause of cancer deaths.
Prenatal exposure to chemicals in personal care products may speed puberty in girls
Early onset puberty has been linked with an increased risk of mental illness and cancer.
Can space help us understand our cells?
A UCLA scientist looks to space for possible treatment of some neurological diseases.
Brain signature of depressed mood unveiled in new study
Direct recordings of the brain link memory, emotion and anxiety during low moods.
The one low-tech fix for teens' sleep problems
Sleep helps brains develop — no surprise. Unexpected was the importance of one aspect of where teens slept.
UCLA cell study reveals how head injuries lead to serious brain diseases
The first cell “atlas” of a hippocampus affected by traumatic brain injury is made.
Q&A: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Berkeley Lab indoor air experts share their tips on dealing with air pollution.