Researchers have discovered that the intestine is the source of immune cells that reduce brain inflammation in people with MS, and that increasing the number of these cells blocks inflammation entirely.
A growing number of researchers at UCSF and elsewhere have turned their attention to questions around why and how some people who age thrive and are more resilient than others.
From sensory processing disorder to how CRISPR is being explored to bring new treatments to patients, these are the stories that most engaged our readers in 2018.
Female Biology – Two X’s and Ovaries – Extends Life and Protects Mice From AgingUCSF scientists have zeroed in on a possible genetic mechanism for the reason behind women outliving men phenomenon.
Incidence of Arthritis, Heart Disease, Stroke – But Not Cancer – Strongly Swayed by Psychological Status, UCSF Study ShowsAnxiety and depression may be leading predictors of conditions ranging from heart disease to headaches, having similar effects as long-established risk factors like smoking and obesity.
Measuring Activity From More Neurons in More Areas Over Weeks to Months Will Increase Understanding of Complex Cognitive Processes
Scientists at UCSF have developed an innovative tool to peer into the secret life of brain. They hope to use the device to learn more about how memories form, and how past experiences influence decisions.
Human Study Suggests Lateral Orbitofrontal Cortex as Promising Target for Therapeutic Brain Stimulation to Treat Intractable Depression
Patients with moderate to severe depression reported significant improvements in mood when researchers precisely stimulated a brain region called the orbitofrontal cortex.
Funding Follows League’s Campaign to Reduce Head Blows, Protect Players
The NFL has awarded more than $3.45 million to a UCSF-led research consortium tasked with identifying the causes, risk factors, biomarkers and prognoses for patients with TBI.
Drug Prevents Mental Decline Associated with Radiation Therapy in Mice
Using a mouse model, researchers showed that a drug that temporarily suppresses a key component of the brain’s immune system can prevent radiation-associated cognitive decline.
UCSF Center is Part of National Consortium That Will Study New Technologies
The loss of a toe or limb to diabetes is more common than many people realize – and it’s a tragic outcome that UCSF’s Limb Preservation and Diabetic Foot Center is working to prevent.