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Received an at-home DNA test as a holiday gift? Proceed with caution
January 10, 2018
Many people are ill-equipped to handle troubling medical information without proper guidance, UCLA geneticist says.
Preventing disease with the help of social media
November 7, 2017
Eleni Linos focuses on how technology influences our behaviors to make an impact on health.
DNA mutations found in blood predict response to immunotherapy in patients with cancer
October 2, 2017
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists find you don't need a biopsy to determine if the treatment will work.
Breast cancer patients can freeze their eggs without delaying chemotherapy
September 20, 2017
A new fertility technique enables doctors to harvest eggs in only two weeks.
UC appoints new class of Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Student Fellows
August 29, 2017
Awardees from each of the 10 campuses will work to promote healthier communities via tobacco control.
Massive study launched to test personalized approach to breast cancer screening
July 26, 2017
UC Health study aims to resolve ambiguity about the importance of annual mammograms.
Rescuing damaged chromosomes
June 5, 2017
The discovery of a 'Hail Mary' mechanism for saving damaged cells could lead to new strategies to fight cancer.
Cancer in the crosshairs
May 17, 2017
UC Santa Cruz is taking on cancer where it begins: the genome.
Scientists identify biomarkers to guide hormone therapy for prostate cancer
May 16, 2017
Study indicates that genomic test may personalize therapy for patients.
UCLA develops artificial thymus that produces cancer-fighting cells
April 7, 2017
This could be an important step for treating many different types of cancer.