Blunting CRISPR’s ‘Scissors’ Gives New Insight into Autoimmune Disorders
Research team led by University of California scientists has used a modified version of the gene-editing technique CRISPR to find enhancers by prompting them into action.
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New UCSF Program Aims to Advance Equity in Genomic Medicine in the Bay Area
A team of UCSF researchers will receive $11.7 million over four years from the National Institutes of Health to launch a new Program in Prenatal and Pediatric Genomic Sequencing at UCSF.
Internationally Renowned Neonatologist Marshall Henry Klaus Passes Away
Klaus conducted seminal research on mother-infant bonding, work that helped to establish the field of neonatology.
Summer Programs at UCSF Provide Science Opportunities, Promote Diversity
Throughout the years, UCSF faculty, students and staff have set up several unique summer programs that expose young students from underrepresented minorities to science and clinical research.
Common Use of Antibiotics in Cells Grown for Research Could Distort Tests
A new study by UCSF researchers raises a red flag against adding antibiotics when growing cells in labs, finding that it can induce unintentional genetic changes in the cells and distort test results.
Switching Sugar for Starch Leads to Less Fatty Liver in Kids
An experimental diet that cut out a type of sugar significantly reversed the buildup of liver fat in children and adolescents – a condition strongly linked to Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
With Fall 2017 Cycle, UCSF’s Resource Allocation Program (RAP) Celebrates 10 Years of Funding
UCSF’s Resource Allocation Program, which offers a single online application process for a wide variety of intramural funding opportunities, is now inviting applications for the Fall 2017 cycle.
Nancy Adler Honored by The New York Academy of Medicine
The New York Academy of Medicine has named Nancy Adler a recipient of the 2017 Academy Medal for Distinguished Contributions in Biomedical Science.
UCSF to Offer Free Flu Shots Throughout September
UCSF will be holding free drop-in flu shot clinics for all UCSF employees,students and volunteers from Monday, Sept. 6 to Friday, Sept. 29.
Searching for the Brain Cells That Control Our Breathing
The mechanisms by which the brain regulates breathing are still a mystery, one that UCSF physiologist Kevin Yackle is tackling with the latest tools of molecular biology.
UC Kicks Off Systemwide Effort to Support First-Generation Students
The University of California announced that all 10 UC campuses will join together this fall in a systemwide effort to connect first-generation students with faculty mentors who have walked in their shoes, and to facilitate access to resources to help these students continue to succeed.
How the Human Brain Detects the ‘Music’ of Speech
Researchers at UCSF have identified neurons in the human brain that respond to pitch changes in spoken language, which are essential to clearly conveying both meaning and emotion.
