Humans of UCSF: Superhero!
Superman represents hope and the ability to conquer adversity against all odds. Hope plays a significant part throughout our lives...
Humans of UCSF: Casey Jones
"Today I sat at the bedside of a man with advanced ALS and discussed his medical choices for prolonging or...
Biologically-Inspired Engineering
The past few years have seen an increase in robotics inspired by the natural world. These robots are designed to...
Throwback Thursday: UC Tutition Troubles
Today, we have grown accustomed to fees increasing on an annual basis, to perpetual meetings with UC officials, and to...
Humans of UCSF: Laura Aguilar
"School has always been a privilege for me. I always think about how I want to do my best because...
This month in DNA repair: the elephant and the prize
Increases in body size and lifespan should theoretically make an animal more prone to DNA replication errors that can produce...
The Parts of the Brain
Consider brains and computers. How are they similar? Both can perform complex, rational tasks. Both take inputs and make decisions...
Up and Down: Mars and DNA
Water on Mars! And this time, it’s liquid! Salty water flows on Mars slopes – during “warm seasons” of above...