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The brain-protecting power of exercise
January 13, 2022
Researchers show how physical activity protects cognition by altering brain chemistry that maintains synapses, especially for the elderly.
Why does experiencing ‘flow’ feel so good?
January 4, 2022
Communication scientist Richard Huskey explains — and shares how to get there.
The link between blood pressure and spinal cord injuries
November 24, 2021
Patients with spinal cord injuries — even devastating ones — have a better chance of regaining some mobility if their blood pressure is maintained within newly defined range during surgery.
New Nobelist David Julius was a standout from the start
October 6, 2021
UC Berkeley colleagues and mentors — including 2013 Nobelist Randy Schekman — share fond memories of a talented and kind young mind.
UCLA alumnus Ardem Patapoutian shares 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine
October 4, 2021
Neuroscientist helped answer fundamental question about how nervous system senses temperature and touch.
Struggling to learn a new language? Blame it on your stable brain
September 2, 2021
A new study sheds light on the age-old question of why it’s so difficult to learn a second language as an adult.
Can this controversial new drug curb Alzheimer’s disease?
August 19, 2021
It’s complicated, but for some patients, there’s reason to be optimistic about aducanumab, the treatment that made waves upon receiving FDA approval this summer.
That song stuck in your head helps you to remember
June 16, 2021
‘Earworms’ are more than a passing nuisance. They help us preserve memory – for music and for life.
Immunotherapy for hard-to-treat cancers ready to move toward clinical trials
May 7, 2021
Researchers have demonstrated how to engineer smart immune cells that are effective against solid tumors.
To keep a sharp mind, start thinking of heart health in your 20s
March 25, 2021
Obesity, hypertension and high glucose in early adulthood may take a heavy toll on cognition late in life, UCSF-led study shows.