Reversing polycystic kidney disease
October 17, 2019
The inherited disorder has long been thought to be irreversible, but changes to diet could provide hope.
From a life in poverty to a career in medicine, thanks to DACA
October 17, 2019
UC Irvine alum Rene Amel Peralta wants to serve his community as a physician. That dream will be in jeopardy if the DACA program ends.
Using stimulants to cram for exams ruins sleep and doesn't help test scores
October 16, 2019
Students looking to gain an academic edge by taking Adderall and other stimulants will find it backfires.
A new use for Viagra
October 10, 2019
The famed pill could help mobilize blood-forming stem cells for bone marrow transplant collection.
Research to focus on small molecule that can help fight breast cancer
October 9, 2019
The goal is to bring to the clinic a novel compound to selectively destroy breast cancer cells.
Cooking food alters the microbiome
October 3, 2019
Whether food is cooked or raw has a distinct effect on gut microbes, researchers find.
A breath test for opioids
October 3, 2019
UC Davis and Lawrence Livermore Lab researchers have developed a new method for detecting opioids.
Dyslexia, other learning challenges are focus of new $20M initiative
September 26, 2019
UCSF and UC Berkeley join forces to understand dyslexia and other specific neurodevelopmental differences that impact learning.
Brain implant restores visual perception to the blind
September 19, 2019
People without sight can detect motion, distinguish light and dark with a new wireless device.
Medical scanning rates continue to rise despite health risks
September 12, 2019
CT scans deliver far higher doses of radiation than traditional X-rays, a factor patients should consider, researchers say.