UCSF-led team reports new test improves detection of prions in animals

University of California San Francisco
Tissue cells that are destined to become fat cells can be converted to true bone cells in response to signals sent from outside the cell, according to a study at the University of California, San Francisco.
A new study heightens concerns that Cipro and related antibiotics are being over-prescribed, accelerating bacterial resistance to the drugs and reducing their ability to treat infections.
With a new grant from the National Cancer Institute, School of Pharmacy faculty will expand a program that trains pharmacy graduate students to counsel patients to quit smoking.