A young mountain lion injured during the Thomas fire receives an innovative therapy to get him back on his feet.
Healing burned paws with fish skin
Received an at-home DNA test as a holiday gift? Proceed with caution
Many people are ill-equipped to handle troubling medical information without proper guidance, UCLA geneticist says.
First step toward CRISPR cure of Lou Gehrig’s disease
Scientists disable a muscle degeneration trigger to extend mouse lifespans by 25 percent.
As genetic testing grows popular, UCSF clinic emerges to provide context
Genetics is only as good as the qualifications of the person interpreting it, says Dr. Bryce Mendelsohn.
5 UC faculty awarded the largest monetary prize in science
UC scholars bring home the majority of 2018's Breakthrough Prizes, known as the 'Oscars of science.'
How to control worrying (according to science)
There hasn't been a scientifically proven technique for reducing stress — until now.
Making mosquitoes self-destruct
Researchers generate genetically engineered insects to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Painless dental lasers can render teeth cavity-resistant
New technology for repairing teeth and strengthening enamel may soon be in a dental office near you.
New hope for treating sepsis
Study shows human protein resistin greatly boosts the survival rate against a condition that currently kills one in five.
Cross off your to-do list
As little as 30 minutes of light activity (chores, errands) may lower mortality risk for women over 65.
Spacing out after staying up late? Here’s why
Sleep-deprived brain cells can cause serious and potentially dangerous mental lapses, a new study finds.
How blood clots shrink — and why
New research could help in the development of treatments for heart attack and stroke.