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How to live well with stress — even in the coronavirus era
Understanding the science of stress has never seemed more important for our health. But according to UCSF’s Dr. Elissa Epel, not all stress is the same.
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Scientists create cancer-fighting immune cells right in the body
A new form of CAR T kills leukemia, multiple myeloma, and sarcoma in mice, opening the door to a future off-the-shelf cancer treatment without chemotherapy.
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First UCSF Health patient to move from total artificial heart to transplant
Milestone procedure gives young father with advanced heart failure a new heart and new future with his family.
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Protecting your skin from UV damage doesn’t need to cost a lot
UCSF researchers calculated the annual cost of using sunscreens and found huge variations, depending on product price and how much skin a person exposes to the sun.
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New report: Sustainability is driving major cost savings across UC
UC has saved hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years by investing in energy efficiency, reuse and resilient infrastructure.
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3 ways UC science is healing broken hearts
UC labs are developing new treatments that don’t just prevent damage from getting worse, but — for the first time in medical history — actually help the heart heal.
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Nearly 60 of UC’s youngest innovators featured on the 2026 Forbes “30 Under 30” list
UC alumni and faculty from seven campuses are leading the way for the next generation across AI, entrepreneurship, health care, social impact and more.
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A new way to diagnose deadly lung infections and save lives
Researchers at UC San Francisco have devised a method to identify pneumonia — using both genetic information and AI — that could curb the overuse of antibiotics.
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Indoor tanning makes youthful skin much older on a genetic level
Research reveals that artificial sources of ultraviolet radiation cause cellular mutations that can be the seeds of future cancers, including highly deadly melanoma.
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Binge-worthy UC: Books, music and movies worth diving into this holiday
Pondering how you’re going to stay busy this winter, or looking for some last-minute gifts? Take a look at some recent titles from alumni and faculty across the UC system and while away the winter with us.
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10 awesome discoveries from UC research in 2025
A year of new treatments, new technologies, new ways to stay safe during disasters and new insights on the mysteries of the galaxy, our planet and our past.
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What makes UC a scientific powerhouse? Ask a Nobel laureate
Four UC Nobel laureates on what they discovered here, why it matters, and why their world-changing work could only have happened at the University of California.