Common and Cheap Epilepsy Drug Stops Tumor Growth in Mice UCSF scientists have found that brain cancer glioblastoma can cause cognitive decline by affecting neural connections, but the epilepsy drug gabapentin shows promise in blocking this activity, offering hope for new treatments.
Spindles May Prompt ‘Emotional Recalibration,’ UCSF-SFVA Led Study Shows Sleep spindles, bursts of brain activity during NREM2 sleep, may regulate anxiety in PTSD, challenging recent studies. Non-invasive therapies could provide relief, such as prescription drugs or electrical brain stimulation. Sleep hygiene is also recommended to maximize the benefit of spindles after a stressful episode.
Ten graduate school finalists competed in this year’s UCSF Grad Slam, in which students present their research in three minutes or less in terms easily understood by a general audience.
How Little-Known Brain Cells Tamp Down Overexcited Neurons During Acute Stress A newly discovered brain circuit recruits brain cells called astrocytes to calm overactive neurons to produce a calming and relaxing effect.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and UCSF will accelerate advanced cell therapies for difficult to treat conditions like cancer from a new manufacturing facility.
American Academy of Neurology to Honor Jon Kleen, MD, PhD Jon Kleen is named the 2023 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award recipient by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). He is honored for his contributions to epilepsy treatment.
First Molecular Images of Olfaction Open Door to Creating Novel Smells In a first, UCSF scientists created a molecular-level, 3D picture of how an odor molecule activates a human odorant receptor.
Faranak Fattahi’s lab is a national leader in growing stem cells to model peripheral nerves, focusing on gastrointestinal diseases.
20-Year Study Shows Advances in Care Have Improved Outcomes for Newborns with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Increasing a newborn’s blood pressure after heart surgery may reduce brain injuries and increase survival for infants.
UCSF-Led Study Shows Benzos, Antidepressants, Ambien May Impact CognitionSleep medications may increase risk of dementia for white people, though the type and amount of medication may also explain the higher probability.