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A groundbreaking UCSF study shows a simple blood test can identify cognitive decline in middle-aged adults years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear. This discovery could help millions catch the disease early when lifestyle changes can make the biggest difference.
After 25 years of research, scientists have submitted the first application to treat genetic diseases in fetuses before birth. The FDA told them they can skip animal testing because the therapy is already proven safe.
Researchers at UC San Francisco discovered how certain immune cells can cure chronic hepatitis B infections, solving a 15-year medical mystery. The breakthrough could help hundreds of millions of people worldwide beat a virus that kills over a million annually.
While many moved on from the pandemic, Dr. Michael Peluso launched a groundbreaking program to help millions still suffering from long COVID. His tissue bank has collected over 100,000 biospecimens and is helping scientists worldwide search for a cure.
When a microRNA experiment failed after three years, researcher Robert Blelloch didn't give up. His pivot led to discovering how tumors secretly shut down the immune system.
Researchers at UCSF discovered that removing one protein from older mice's brains didn't just stop cognitive decline—it actually rebuilt lost connections and restored memory. The breakthrough suggests aging brain damage might be reversible, not permanent.
A new UCSF clinic is providing specialized support for young adults with colorectal cancer, which has jumped 55% in people under 50 since 2000. One survivor who beat Stage 4 colon cancer at age 29 is now cancer-free and urging others not to ignore symptoms.
A groundbreaking UCSF trial used three therapies to help immune systems hunt hidden HIV, showing unprecedented results. Ten volunteers endured painful treatments to advance science toward a cure for the disease that's infected 1.3 million people worldwide in 2024.
Researchers mapping pregnancy tissues found a completely new type of cell that appears only during gestation. The discovery could help explain pregnancy complications and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Researchers at UC San Francisco discovered a protein called FTL1 that drives brain aging and memory loss. When they reduced it in older mice, lost brain connections grew back and memory improved.
Researchers have developed a method to engineer cancer-fighting immune cells directly in the bloodstream, eliminating the need for expensive lab processing. Early tests show tumors disappearing in two weeks.
Researchers accidentally discovered a protein that appears only on cancer cells, not healthy tissue. This breakthrough could help doctors create more precise cancer treatments with fewer side effects.
Researchers discovered a promising breakthrough linking Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis, offering hope for treating not just MS but potentially lupus, chronic fatigue, and other diseases. The findings reveal how immune cells respond to this virtually unavoidable virus that 95 percent of adults carry.
UCLA and UCSF researchers discovered why some brain cells resist Alzheimer's better than others. A natural cleanup system removes toxic tau protein before it forms deadly clumps.
UCSF researchers are using brain scans to identify who will develop schizophrenia years before psychosis starts, potentially preventing the disease entirely. Early detection could transform treatment for the 1% of people worldwide affected by this condition.
Scientists discovered how exercise protects aging brains by triggering the liver to produce a protein that repairs the leaky blood vessels surrounding our brains. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's and age-related memory loss.
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Scientists at UC San Francisco discovered that cells can repair themselves while dividing, replacing weak protein links with stronger ones to prevent cancer-causing errors. This breakthrough reveals how our bodies safely complete millions of cell divisions every second.