We take it for granted, but our innate ability to navigate is actually extraordinary and rooted in the brain.
Believe it or not, you have a really good sense of direction
DDT linked to higher risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to U.S.
Prior exposure to the notorious pollutant may explain the population's higher rate of Type 2 diabetes.
Exploring how lipids and cholesterol relate to Alzheimer’s
Though the motor proteins they study may be tiny, professor Jing Xu and her students could make a huge contribution to the study of the disease.
In Down syndrome mouse model, scientists reverse intellectual deficits with drugs
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.