Scientists were able to correct learning and memory deficits associated with the condition in a surprising new finding.
Arctic Ocean could be ice-free for part of the year as soon as 2044
New study narrows the predicted timeframe for one worrying result of climate change.
Researchers halt spread of some metastatic breast cancers by blocking enzyme
Findings in mice point to new approach that may help make some metastatic breast cancers susceptible to immunotherapy.
UC's race to stay ahead of wildfires
UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.
Escaping Alzheimer’s
One woman’s resistance to genetic, early-onset Alzheimer’s may hold the key to future therapies.
Nutritional supplements significantly reduce child deaths
Study finds a 27 percent drop in child mortality in low- and middle-income countries.
Anorexia nervosa comes in all sizes — including plus size
The heart health risks presented by the disorder don't change based on body mass index.
Seeing the cosmos in color for the first time
DESI, a 5,000-eyed instrument, is being used by UC researchers to explore the mystery of dark energy in color.
Body image concerns are universal
A new app helps researchers understand the true extent of our insecurities.
UCSF banned sugar-sweetened drink sales. Here's what happened
Nearly 70 percent of participants saw a decrease in waist size, among other positive health effects, in under a year.
Dogs put smelling skills to use in protecting endangered lizards
Detection dogs combined with DNA identification could represent a new, noninvasive sampling technique for lizard conservation.
Racial bias found in widely used health care prediction algorithm
A new study reveals significant racial bias in a software program that affects access to care for millions of Americans.