California surgeon general aims to cut adverse childhood experiences by half
February 20, 2020
Nadine Burke Harris, the state's first-ever surgeon general (and UC alum), is working with UCSF to realize her ambitious goal.
Scientists discover switch that controls chronic inflammation and aging
February 20, 2020
This could help treat or even reverse the development of conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer.
Predicting autism risk may begin with a drop of blood
February 13, 2020
New research study will analyze dried blood spots recorded from California newborns in hope of improving ability to predict autism risk.
How two matchmakers won a Nobel Prize
February 13, 2020
Long before dating sites, a pair of economists hit upon a formula with applications far beyond romance.
Taking a stand against prolonged sitting
February 11, 2020
Stretch breaks and more open classrooms could lower health risks for students and faculty.
Coronavirus outbreak raises question: Why are bat viruses so deadly?
February 11, 2020
Bat immune systems can be so fierce that they drive viruses to a virulence that proves deadly for humans.
Most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes completed
February 6, 2020
The Pan-Cancer Project discovers causes of previously unexplained cancers and zeros in on mechanisms of development.
Agricultural area residents in danger of inhaling toxic aerosols
February 6, 2020
Overuse of selenium-heavy fertilizers creates airborne, lung-damaging particles.
As mysterious coronavirus spreads, an infectious disease expert explains what you should know
January 31, 2020
Infectious disease expert Dr. Charles Chiu talks about the origins of the Wuhan virus and explains the public health risks.
Putting the ‘lazy eye’ to work
January 28, 2020
New research on how amblyopia actually works could lead to better treatments that improve 3-D vision.