Life Sciences

Mar. 28, 2026

Diverse Biobanks Uncover New Genetic Disease Links

UCLA Health study finds genetic insights that may improve personalized medicine for underrepresented groups

Mar. 28, 2026

Cormorant Hunts for Prey at Westlake Pond

Skilled diving bird spotted searching underwater at Santa Cruz nature site.

Mar. 27, 2026

Bees and Hummingbirds Consume Small Amounts of Alcohol in Nectar

Study finds ethanol in nectar of many flowers, with birds and insects ingesting similar amounts to a daily alcoholic drink for humans.

Mar. 27, 2026

Squirrels Ascend for Superior Snacks

Wild grey squirrels are willing to work harder to reach their preferred foods, new research finds.

Mar. 27, 2026

PTAB Backs Broad Institute in CRISPR Patent Dispute

Ruling affirms Broad's claim to invention of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in eukaryotic cells

Mar. 26, 2026

Birds and Bees Sip Alcohol From Flower Nectar

Study finds detectable alcohol levels in nectar of 26 out of 29 plant species tested

Mar. 26, 2026

How Body Senses Cold Revealed in New Study

UCSF researchers uncover the molecular mechanism behind how the TRPM8 protein in nerve cells opens to detect cold temperatures.

Mar. 25, 2026

Honeybees Adjust Waggle Dance Precision Based on Audience Size

New research reveals these remarkable insects change the accuracy of their famous 'waggle dance' communication based on who's watching.

Mar. 24, 2026

Genetic Weakness Offers Hope in Fighting Deadly Cancers

UCLA researchers uncover a hidden vulnerability in some of the deadliest cancers that could lead to new treatment strategies.

Mar. 24, 2026

Honey Bees Dance Better With Ideal Audience

Study finds precision of bee waggle dance depends on size and attentiveness of hive audience

Mar. 24, 2026

New Insights Into Initial Protein Synthesis Stages

Researchers discover protein complex NAC plays key role in early protein folding process

Mar. 23, 2026

Fire Extinguished at Stanford's Beckman Center

Building remains closed as officials investigate cause of Sunday evening blaze.

Mar. 21, 2026

Scientists Develop Supercharged T Cells to Fight Prostate Cancer

Engineered 'catch bonds' allow T cells to latch onto cancer cells more effectively for a stronger, more targeted immune response.

Mar. 20, 2026

Scientists Turbocharge Immune Cells Against Prostate Cancer

UCLA and Stanford researchers engineer supercharged T cells to better target prostate tumors

Mar. 20, 2026

Mouse Study Reveals Brain's Role in Group Behavior

UCLA research explores how mice coordinate collective responses to environmental challenges.

Mar. 19, 2026

Scientists Develop In-Body Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells

UCSF researchers create new CAR-T cell therapy that reprograms T cells directly inside the body, eliminating the need for complex and costly external manufacturing.

Mar. 19, 2026

Scientists Engineer Cancer-Fighting Cells In-Body

New method could make CAR-T cell therapy more accessible and affordable

Mar. 18, 2026

Implantable Charging Station Boosts Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells

UCLA researchers develop a device that acts as a support hub for engineered immune cells, helping them stay active and continue attacking cancer.

Mar. 18, 2026

AI Revolutionizes Standard Cardiac Imaging

Multiview deep neural networks improve diagnostic accuracy for heart conditions compared to single-view models.

Mar. 17, 2026

UC Davis Develops Teaching Model for Spina Bifida Fetal Surgery

The 3D-printed model allows pediatric surgeons to practice complex fetoscopic repair procedures before operating on patients.