Researchers found a "garbage man" enzyme that tags toxic clumps of proteins in the brain for removal, and saw a correlation ...

UCSF scientists discover that the spindle, the structure that divides chromosomes equally during mitosis, actually gets stronger when it is stretched.

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UCSF psychiatrists may have documented what is likely the first case of AI psychosis in a peer-reviewed journal. He tells us ...

Historically, studies on stressors like bullying or child abuse examined mental and physical health outcomes in isolation.

Close to 40% of adult patients receive post-acute care (PAC) when they are discharged from a hospital. That can include receiving help at home or going to a specialized facility, including a skilled ...

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive discomfort. Now, scientists at UC San ...

Clinicians may fail to recognize common side effects of drugs like gabapentin — which are frequently prescribed for nerve pain — leading them to prescribe unnecessary medications that cause yet more ...

In the search for a way to measure different forms of a condition called sensory processing disorder, neuroscientists are using imaging to see how young brains process sensory stimulation. Now, ...