Drug Reverses Memory Failure Caused by Traumatic Brain Injury
UCSF scientists used an experimental drug to completely reverse severe learning and memory impairments caused by traumatic brain injury in mice.
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Google Searches Could Help Track Cancer Incidence, Mortality
Google search volume across the United States could help fill in the gaps on cancer incidence and mortality data, according to a new study by scientists at UCSF and the University of Pennsylvania.
Incidents of Smoking Increase Dramatically in Youth-Focused, PG-13 Films
Youth-rated films, which are designed and marketed as kid-friendly, continue to fill the movie screen with tobacco imagery.
Brain’s Immune Cells May Drive Overeating and Weight Gain
Immune cells in the brain trigger overeating and weight gain in response to diets rich in fat, according to a new study in mice led by researchers from UCSF and the UW Medical Center.
Molecular Springs Produce a Fly’s Sense of Touch and Hearing
UCSF scientists have mapped in exquisite detail a protein complex called NOMPC, which acts as a mechanoreceptor in animals from fruit flies to fish and frogs.
Marcus Program Funds COPD Research, Other Projects to Improve Patient Care
Twenty-six UCSF investigators received funding from the 2017 cycle of the Marcus Program in Precision Medicine Innovation to help generate understanding of human disease.
Molecular Test Identifies Breast Cancer Patients with Lowest Risk of Death
A molecular test can pinpoint which patients will have a very low risk of death from breast cancer even 20 years after diagnosis and tumor removal, according to a new clinical study led by UCSF in collaboration with colleagues in Sweden.
Go Easy on the Avocado Toast: ‘Good Fat’ Can Still Be Bad for You, Research Shows
Liberal consumption of so-called good fats – like those found in olive oil and avocados – may lead to fatty liver disease, a risk factor for metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes and hypertension, according to a new study by scientists at UCSF.
Rare Cells are ‘Window Into the Gut’ for the Nervous System
Specialized cells in the gut sense potentially noxious chemicals and trigger electrical impulses in nearby nerve fibers, according to a new study led by UCSF scientists.
Crowdsourced Data May Inaccurately Represent Some Population Groups
Crowdsourcing for health and medical research leads to certain groups being either over- or underrepresented by age, race/ethnicity, education and physical activity, according to a UCSF-led study.
Are the Chemicals We Encounter Every Day Making Us Sick?
When we purchase something, there's often an assumption that it's safe. Unfortunately, many prevalently used chemicals could cause serious effects on health, especially during prenatal development.
From Strands to Droplets: New Insights into DNA Control
A new study by UCSF researchers revealed the intriguing possibility that HP1α binds to stretches of DNA and pulls it into droplets that shield the genetic material inside from the molecular machinery of the nucleus that reads and translates the genome.
Elevated Rate of Autism Symptoms Found in Children with Tourette Syndrome
Around one in five children with Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements and vocalizations, met criteria for autism in a study headed by UCSF.
In East Africa, Universal HIV Testing and Treatment Surpasses UNAIDS Goals
Community-based interventions for HIV testing and treatment in rural East Africa nearly doubled rates of HIV viral suppression over two years, according to a study by UC San Francisco researchers.
Dazed & Confused: Marijuana Legalization Raises the Need for More Research
Researchers need access to multiple strains of marijuana in order to find out about its potential benefits or harms, but current legislation makes that extremely difficult. As states move ahead with recreational legalization, access is more critical than ever.
