DNA Found Outside Genes Plays Largely Unknown, Potentially Vital Roles
A new UCSF study highlights the potential importance of the vast majority of human DNA that lies outside of genes within the cell.
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Aspirin May Fight Cancer by Slowing DNA Damage
Aspirin is known to lower risk for some cancers, and a new UCSF-led study points to a possible explanation, with the discovery that aspirin slows the accumulation of DNA mutations in abnormal cells in at least one pre-cancerous condition.
Alzheimer’s and Low Blood Sugar in Diabetes May Trigger a Vicious Cycle
A new UCSF-led study looks at the close link between diabetes and dementia, which can create a vicious cycle.
Sleep Study Finds Important Gender Differences Among Heart Patients
A new UCSF study finds that poor sleep – particularly waking too early – appears to play a significant role in raising unhealthy levels of inflammation among women with coronary heart disease.
Discovery Reshapes Understanding of Embryonic Development
New research conducted at UCSF sheds lights on how fingers and toes are formed in the womb, a finding likely to fundamentally reshape biologists' understanding of how cells communicate to each other during development.
Smoking from Hookah Not a Harmless Alternative to Cigarettes
Smoking tobacco through a hookah is gaining popularity among the college crowd, but UCSF researchers have found that hookah smoke contains a different – but still harmful – mix of toxins than cigarettes.
New Brain Cancer Treatment May be More Effective, Less Toxic
A Phase 2 clinical trial testing a new protocol for treating a relatively rare form of brain cancer, primary CNS lymphoma, may change the standard of care for this disease, according to UCSF doctors who led the research.
Artificial Kidney Holds Promise for Vast Majority on Dialysis
<p>A UCSF-led effort to create an implantable artificial kidney for dialysis patients is now featured in a video as part of the University of California's Onward California campaign.</p>
Quantity of Sugar in Food Supply Linked to Diabetes Rates
The results of a large epidemiological study conducted at UC San Francisco suggest that sugar may have a direct, independent link to diabetes.
