Telomere Growth Predicts Reduced Chance of Death from Heart Disease
UC San Francisco and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in San Francisco has found that change in telomere length over time is important.
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Alzheimer’s and Concussion-Related CTE May Spread in the Brain Via Common Mechanism
A shared biological mechanism may drive the progression of both Alzheimer’s disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a neurodegenerative condition associated with repeated concussions and brain trauma.
Zika in Fetal Brain Tissue Responds to a Popular Antibiotic
UCSF researchers identified fetal brain tissue cells that are targeted by the Zika virus and determined that azithromycin can prevent the virus from infecting these cells.
Project to Apply Artificial Intelligence to Imaging of Brain Emergencies Receives $1.2M
UCSF researchers have received $1.2 million for their work to make imaging machines smarter, so they can detect neurological emergencies and triage patients for immediate treatment.
Researchers Put Mouse Embryos in Suspended Animation
UCSF researchers found a way to pause the development of early mouse embryos for up to a month in the lab, a finding with implications for assisted reproduction, regenerative medicine, aging and cancer.
For Children With Brain Tumors, Next-Generation Sequencing May Lead to Different Diagnoses
Next-generation sequencing for patients at UCSF Medical Center is prompting changes in brain tumor diagnoses for some children and a retooling of treatment plans in many cases.
1-in-4 Older Adults Have Not Discussed Advance Care Planning
More than one in four older adults have not engaged in planning for end-of-life care or directives, despite significant public efforts to encourage the practice.
UCSF in Top 20 for U.S. News’ 2017 Global Universities Rankings
UCSF has ranked as one of the top 20 universities in the world, according to the 2017 Best Global Universities rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.
Gene Links Risk of Psychiatric Disease to Reduced Synapse Numbers
Research led by UCSF scientists has revealed that mutations in a gene linked with brain development may dispose people to multiple forms of psychiatric disease by changing the way brain cells communicate.
Electronic Records Help Link Genes to Age-Related Hearing Loss
A study of patient electronic medical records and genome sequences from adults with age-related hearing impairment, identified two genetic variations linked to the hearing disorder.
Human Neurons Continue to Migrate After Birth, Research Finds
Researchers at UCSF have discovered a previously unknown mass migration of inhibitory neurons into the brain’s frontal cortex during the first few months after birth.
Replacing Myelin Protects Nerve Cells, Restores Function in Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis
Using a mouse model of multiple sclerosis, UCSF scientists demonstrated that regenerating myelin can both protect neurons from damage and restore lost function.
Childhood Adversity Linked with Shorter Telomeres
Major childhood psychological and social stressors, increase the odds of shorter telomere length in adulthood, according to a study led by researchers at UC San Francisco.
Poverty May Be Risk Factor for Reduced Cognitive Function in Midlife, Study Shows
Persistent poverty in young adulthood and midlife may elevate one’s risk for lower cognitive function by age 50.
Human Neuron Transplants Treat Spinal Cord Injury in Mice
Chronic pain and loss of bladder control are among the most devastating consequences of spinal cord injury.
