Zachary Knight Named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
In just the last few years, Zachary Knight’s research has upended textbook theories of hunger and thirst.
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Deep Space Radiation Treatment Reboots Brain’s Immune System
UCSF neuroscientist identified the first potential treatment for the brain damage caused by exposure to cosmic rays.
Yanny Vs. Laurel: A Neuroscientist Weighs In
Matthew Leonard, who studies the neural basis of word representations, weighs in with a scientific perspective on the debate about “Laurel” versus “Yanny.”
Body’s 'Natural Opioids' Affect Brain Cells Much Differently than Morphine
Study led by UCSF scientists shows that brain cells react differently to opioid substances created inside the body than they do to purely synthetic opioid drugs.
Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion, UCSF Study Shows
Dementia is a possible complication following a concussion, even if the patient did not lose consciousness.
2 UCSF Faculty Elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2018
Two faculty members from UCSFhave been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors accorded to American scientists.
Frances McDormand Headlines Performance that Sparks Dialogue on Sudden Death
Frances McDormand, David Strathairn and Marjolaine Goldsmith came to UCSF to read scenes from Sophocles’ Ajax – a 2,500-year-old tragedy about the suicide of a great warrior.
Football Scuffles, Auto Injuries May Raise Risk for Parkinson’s
A rear-ender in which the driver’s head slams against the steering wheel or a helmet-to-helmet tussle with an opponent on the football field may increase one’s risk for Parkinson’s disease if concussion results.
UCSF Researcher Identifies Risk Genes for ALS
The largest analysis to date of genetic data in ALS has identified two previously unrecognized genetic risks that are significantly associated with the disease.
Memory-Enhancing Drug Acts as Molecular 'Staple'
UCSF researchers have shown that an experimental brain boosting drug, ISRIB, acts like a molecular staple, pinning together parts of a much larger protein involved in cellular stress.
Talk on Safer Stents Wins 2018 UCSF Grad Slam
The 2018 Grad Slam competition challenged PhD students to use straightforward yet engaging language that non-specialists can understand to describe their intricate research – in three minutes or less.
Aggressive Growth of Common Brain Tumors Linked to Single Gene
UCSF scientists uncovered a common genetic driver of aggressive meningiomas, which could help clinicians detect dangerous cancers earlier and lead to new therapies.
