A decade-long effort has resulted in a new, rapid genomic test to diagnose rare infectious diseases in the brain and lungs.

UCSF researchers develop customizable SNIPR sensors that activate engineered cells only near tumors, promising precise cancer ...

Chancellor Hawgood will reflect on a decade of growth, innovation, and addressing disparities at UCSF in his State of the ...

An AI-based diagnostic system reveals cancerous tissue that may not otherwise be visible during brain tumor surgery. This ...

Optogenetics employs a harmless virus to deliver light-sensitive genes to a particular set of neurons in the brain that can then be switched on and off with pulses of light. In a first, UC researchers ...

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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 ...