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Engineered Receptors Help the Immune System Home in on Cancer
UCSF researchers develop customizable SNIPR sensors that activate engineered cells only near tumors, promising precise cancer therapies with minimal side effects.
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This AI Tool Helps Neurosurgeons Find Sneaky Cancer Cells
An AI-based diagnostic system reveals cancerous tissue that may not otherwise be visible during brain tumor surgery. This enables neurosurgeons to remove it while the patient is still under anesthesia – or treat it afterwards with targeted therapies.
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New Study Looks at Why Cancer Treatments Cause Heart Damage
New drugs and therapies have become indispensable for treating an array of cancers. Unfortunately, they can also cause damage to the heart, a side effect that has led to the development of a new
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1 Genomic Test Can Diagnose Nearly Any Infection
A decade-long effort has resulted in a new, rapid genomic test to diagnose rare infectious diseases in the brain and lungs.
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Cutting-Edge Test Uses DNA Sequencing to Yield Diagnoses for Some Medical Mysteries
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Prioritizing Organ Preservation for Rectal Cancer Patients
Although rectal cancer is a life-threatening disease, it is highly curable in its early stages. Depending on the location and state of the cancer, surgery may be required. To avoid life-altering
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How this ‘Switchable’ CAR-T Therapy Sets its Sights on Deadly Brain Cancer
In June, UCSF treated its first patient with E-SYNC, its first homegrown CAR-T therapy, one of the first to show promise in treating certain types of brain cancers. This story builds on previous coverage to provide an overview of CAR-T therapy, accessibility and future horizons of applications in cancer and other illnesses like HIV.
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My Social Media Is Helpful and Positive. Here Is How Yours Can Be, Too
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These First Toys for Kids With Disabilities Have Universal Appeal
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How the Keto Diet Could One Day Treat Autoimmune Disorders
A study shows how the keto diet affects the microbiome in ways that may reduce autoimmune responses in the gut.
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Artificial Receptors Could Help Us Solve the Puzzle of Olfaction
Scientists from Duke, UCSF, and City of Hope used cryo-EM to reveal how our noses detect a wide range of odors, offering insights into olfaction.
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Katherine Van Loon Named Editor-in-Chief of JCO Global Oncology
Katherine Van Loon, MD, MPH, has been appointed as the next editor-in-chief of JCO Global Oncology (JCO GO), an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) journal.
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The Best Pulse Oximeter for Home Use
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Poor Sleep in Middle Age Could Affect the Brain in a Surprising Way, Study Finds
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5 Tips to Wean Yourself off Added Sugar
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5 Gastroenterologists on the 1 Thing You Should Do Every Day
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Astronauts to Grow Livers in Space, Where Microgravity Might Help Them Thrive
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UCSF Receives Major Award to Speed Drug Development with AI
With the help of up to $30M in funding, researchers led by UCSF’s James Fraser, PhD, will use AI to map drug “anti-targets,” aiming to speed up drug development and reduce costs.
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Poor Sleep in Midlife Is Linked to Faster Brain Atrophy
Poor sleep in midlife, like difficulty falling asleep or waking early, may accelerate brain atrophy linked to dementia, a UCSF study finds.
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How the Oral Microbiome is Connected to Overall Human Health
Oral health has long been siloed from the rest of a person's health. But increasingly, researchers and clinicians, including those at UCSF, are finding ties between a person's oral health and their overall health.
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Caffeine May Help to Prevent Cerebral Palsy, UCSF Study Finds
A few doses of caffeine during the perinatal period may help prevent cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopmental disorders that are rooted in lack of oxygen to the brain near the time of birth, a new UC San Francisco study found.
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We Tried Apple’s New Hearing Test – and the New AirPods Pro Hearing Aids
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Younger Asian American Women Had the Second-Lowest Breast Cancer Rate. Why They’re Now Tied for No. 1.
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Yes, Dyslexia Can Be Genetic. But Genes Aren’t the Only Factor to Consider.
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UCSF to Lead Expansion of AANHPI Research Registry
A UC San Francisco-based research registry that has already recruited more than 10,000 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander participants has received $16 million in federal funding to double its efforts and expand research into this growing but underrepresented population of the U.S. population.
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Some IUDs Linked to Higher Rates of Breast Cancer, but Overall Risk Remains Low
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Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves
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Advancing Care of a Devastating Disease Through Gene Therapy
Mucopolysaccharidosis type 1, also known as Hurler syndrome, is a rare but life-threatening genetic condition. Babies born with this inherited disorder do not produce an enzyme needed to break down
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Here’s the Difference Between a Sore Throat and Strep