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How CRISPR Tools are Unlocking New Ways to Fight Disease

The already famous CRISPR system allows scientists to edit faulty genes by cutting and replacing sections of DNA, but new and improved CRISPR techniques developed at UCSF have expanded CRISPR’s scalpel into a Swiss Army knife.

Staying Safe in the Sun

Sun exposure can boost your mood, but it can also significantly boost your risk of skin cancer. Sarah Arron dispels myths around UV rays and gives you her best advice on skin protection.

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Do Dreams Prevent Atrial Fibrillation?

UCSF research team found that having less REM sleep – the sleep that includes more dreaming – was linked to higher chances of developing AF. 

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Living With Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder, or SPD, causes some children to find everyday stimuli excruciating. Scientists are finally shedding light on what causes the disorder and what can be done about it.

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