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4 ways artificial intelligence is poised to transform medicine
AI can compare thousands of images to uncover dangerous patterns, create ultra-high resolution scans from low-res images and see what the human eye misses.
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Believe it or not, 1 vape has 20 cigarettes worth of nicotine
UCSF is home to the world’s largest archive of Big Tobacco’s internal documents. Meet the physician deciphering its pages to uncover how marketing is creating a new epidemic.
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UC awards $15.5M in research grants to tackle big questions in health, AI, agriculture and climate justice
Researchers will gather better data on maternal health, test new ways of filtering ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater and work with California schools to protect students from extreme heat.
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UC leads the nation in highly influential scientists and researchers
UC’s 289 faculty and scientists on Clarivate’s 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers make the university the most highly cited institution in North America.
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12 amazing UC discoveries of 2024
Explore new ways of understanding ourselves, our planet and our place in the universe.
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UC transfer student Warif Kastoun: Realizing her dreams
Syrian Civil War refugee overcame chaos and upheaval, holding tight to her dream of becoming a pharmacist.
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One genomic test can diagnose nearly any infection
Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF proves its effectiveness in quickly diagnosing almost any kind of pathogen.
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How the keto diet could one day treat autoimmune disorders
A new mouse study from UCSF shows the diet increases anti-inflammatory compounds.
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Why some prostate cancers shouldn't be called 'cancer'
According to a UC San Francisco urology professor, benefits of a less aggressive approach include less surgery, radiation and hormones — not to mention reduced anxiety for patients.
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How UC students are unlocking the power of the youth vote
Meet UC students doing their part this election season to keep our democracy strong.
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Five UC-affiliated scientists win 2024 Nobel Prizes
From the ‘Godfather of AI’ to the discoverer of microRNA, the five new Nobelists have made remarkable advances in medicine, chemistry, physics and economics.
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Clinical trial could move the needle in traumatic brain injury
A Department of Defense-funded study aims to end a decades-long impasse in treatment development.