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.

From comic books to political posters and a Shakespearean tome, get a peek at some of the extraordinary objects housed in UC libraries and archives.

UCSF research led to the world’s first immunotherapy to prevent type 1 diabetes. Now, scientists are aiming for the ‘holy grail.’

The most detailed map yet of the maternal-fetal connection identifies new cell types and insights into conditions such as preeclampsia, preterm birth and miscarriage.

Ten graduate students from each of UC’s campuses will put their science communication skills to the test in Sacramento at the livestreamed 2026 Grad Slam on April 22.

‘These are real Californians who didn’t end up in an emergency room, didn’t have a disability, didn’t lose time with their families.’

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.

Milestone procedure gives young father with advanced heart failure a new heart and new future with his family.

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.

UC has saved hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years by investing in energy efficiency, reuse and resilient infrastructure.

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.

UC alumni and faculty from seven campuses are leading the way for the next generation across AI, entrepreneurship, health care, social impact and more.