Supercapacitor could make pacemakers safer and more durable.
UCSF |
4 out of 5 physician moms report discrimination, much of it based on motherhood
Longer paid maternity leaves, backup child care and lactation support are recommended in a new study.
UC San Diego |
Why you shouldn't get mom roses this year
In a cruel twist, pesticide-infused Mother’s Day bouquets exported from Ecuador are shown to harm children.
UCLA |
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.
UC Berkeley |
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.
UCSF |
First clear-cut risk genes for Tourette syndrome revealed
Results point to a 'bright future' for understanding the disorder.
The New York Times |
One day, a machine will smell whether you’re sick
UC Davis engineer among wave of innovators developing odor sensors to diagnose disease.
UC Irvine and UC San Diego and UCSF |
Tackling malaria worldwide
NIH awards three UC campuses up to $25 million to help improve malaria control.
UC Riverside |
Worry — it does the body (and mind) good?
A new paper shows the power of worrying.
UCSF |
Surprising new role for lungs: Making blood
UCSF scientists discover our breathing organ is a veritable factory of blood and immune stem cells.
UCLA |
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.
UCLA |
What does 'healthy' mean when it comes to food?
UCLA dietitian Dana Hunnes gives her expert opinion on this tricky question.