In a cruel twist, pesticide-infused Mother’s Day bouquets exported from Ecuador are shown to harm children.
Why you shouldn't get mom roses this year
Breastfeeding plays important role in ‘seeding’ infant microbiome with beneficial bacteria
Study finds that nearly one-third of beneficial bacteria in baby’s intestinal tract comes directly from mother’s milk.
Pac-Man-like CRISPR enzymes have potential for disease diagnostics
Jennifer Doudna's lab discovers an application that could identify viruses like Zika cheaply and quickly.
First clear-cut risk genes for Tourette syndrome revealed
Results point to a 'bright future' for understanding the disorder.
One day, a machine will smell whether you’re sick
UC Davis engineer among wave of innovators developing odor sensors to diagnose disease.
Tackling malaria worldwide
NIH awards three UC campuses up to $25 million to help improve malaria control.
Worry — it does the body (and mind) good?
A new paper shows the power of worrying.
Surprising new role for lungs: Making blood
UCSF scientists discover our breathing organ is a veritable factory of blood and immune stem cells.
Healthy Campus Initiative brings music, theater, food to UCLA's new living amphitheater
Guests inclue Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc and L.A. Laker Metta World Peace.
What does 'healthy' mean when it comes to food?
UCLA dietitian Dana Hunnes gives her expert opinion on this tricky question.
Study to explore HIV and aging
UC Riverside's Brandon Brown will lead two-year project funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
Second cancers deadlier in young patients
Findings may account for relatively poor outcomes.