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Longer Telomeres Linked to Risk of Brain Cancer
New genomic research led by UCSF scientists reveals that two common gene variants that lead to longer telomeres also significantly increase the risk of developing the deadly brain cancers known as gliomas.
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Artificial Intelligence Raises New Hope for Cancer Patients
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When it comes to body fat, beige is the new brown
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Lower Asthma Risk Is Associated with Microbes in Infants’ Homes
Infants exposed to a diverse range of bacterial species in house dust during the first year of life appear to be less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to a new study conducted by UCSF researchers.
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Fat Burning Triggered by Cold Weather May Suggest New Weight Loss Strategy
The calorie-burning triggered by cold temperatures can be achieved biochemically – without the chill – raising hopes for a weight-loss strategy focused on the immune system rather than the brain, according to a new UCSF study.
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Pushing produce with food stamps could be win-win
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Faster DNA Sleuthing Saves Critically Ill Boy
A 14-year-old boy’s turnaround and quick recovery after mysteriously being stricken by brain-inflaming encephalitis shows that the newest generation of DNA analysis tools can be harnessed to reveal the cause of a life-threatening infection even when physicians have no suspects.
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Photos: Matthew Ouimet’s one-year anniversary of liver and kidney transplant at UCSF
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UCSF Wins Gold, Silver in International CASE Awards
UCSF won gold and silver medals in an international contest from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), which announced its Circle of Excellence awards Wednesday morning.
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Being Happy With Sugar
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Single Dose of Antibiotic Found Effective in Quelling MRSA
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In a First, Test of DNA Finds Root of Illness
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New York Times Conference Tackles Tomorrow's Health Challenges
The New York Times Health for Tomorrow conference, held at UCSF, featured experts from the University of California and across the country, addressing the changing landscape of health care.
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Three innovative ways to address mental health issues
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Does Google Glass Have a Place in the Operating Room?
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Children's Hospital Oakland pediatric trauma center verified at top level
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Health providers slowly embrace drug Truvada to prevent HIV
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Big Tobacco Eyed Marijuana Industry Back in the 1960s
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Can food stamps help improve diets, fight obesity and save money?
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New cervical cancer screening test raises hope, concern
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UCSF program pushes innovation in medical devices
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Tobacco industry once had high hopes for marijuana business
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It's Election Time for UCSF Staff Council
Nominations are being sought for the 2014-2015 UCSF Staff Council Executive Board, an association of nearly 7,100 staff employees not represented by an exclusive bargaining agent.
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FDA Calculates Costs of Lost Enjoyment if e-Cigarette Rules Prevent Smoking
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Leviathan gets bigger: UCSF plans 2.4 million-square-foot growth spurt by 2035
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Implications of the Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Debate
UCSF recently hosted a discussion at its Mission Bay campus about the topic of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing.
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UCSF’s Science Education Partnership Leads Award-Winning STEM Initiative
San Francisco is one of seven winners of a national competition to encourage mentoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with an initiative to be led by UCSF.
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Study May Alter Approach to Prostate Cancer
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Google Glass Enters the Operating Room