Researchers Invent Reversible 'Off-Switch' for Cellular Proteins February 4, 2018Nicholas WeilerUC San Francisco scientists have invented a technique that lets them precisely and reversibly disrupt the action of specific cellular... Science
This Date in UCSF History: MediCal Contract Denied February 4, 2018Synapse[Originally published in Synapse - The UCSF student newspaper, Jan. 6, 1983] Tomorrow morning, as you make your way up...
This Date in UCSF History: UC Confirms Cell Behavior January 24, 2018Synapse[Originally published in Synapse - The UCSF student newspaper, Jan. 16, 1959] Important new evidence on how the nuclei of... Science
Legalize Marijuana January 9, 2018Synapse[Originally published in Synapse - The UCSF student newspaper, Jan. 19, 1968] A message from the UCSF student body president... Student Life
Saving Your Skin December 11, 2017Lindsey JonesIn 2015, a seven-year old boy in Germany lost 60% of his skin due to a genetic disorder. Miraculously, after... Science
Creating a More Diverse UCSF December 11, 2017Yelena KulikMinority students at UCSF face a unique set of challenges that broader diversity and stronger inclusivity would go a long... Social Justice
Humans of UCSF: Grateful for Gems December 5, 2017Jacqueline ChoiWe stand on the shoulders of those before us. “This quote has made a deep impression upon me because I... Student Life
The Future of Scientific Publishing is 'Open' December 5, 2017David PaquetteHave you ever stopped and wondered how much it costs UCSF each year for all those articles you read? The... Science
The Darkness Within November 17, 2017Andrew NormanThe universe, we are told by astronomers, is made up mostly of dark matter. The normal matter that every one... Science
Humans of UCSF: Life Journey November 13, 2017Arielle Canoza“I was born and raised in Pakistan, but my wanderlust and my pursuit of higher education brought me to the... Student Life
T Cells Make Me Anxious November 13, 2017Breanna AllenPrioritization is an important skill in life, ensuring that the most important tasks are completed first -- turns out the... Science
This Date in UCSF History: UCSF is #1 November 7, 2017[Originally published in Synapse - The UCSF student newspaper, Nov. 5, 1987] UCSF medical school is the top-ranked public medical... News
Humans of UCSF: Under Her Skin November 7, 2017Emily Yang"My whole body felt itchy, bumps were popping up on my back, my face swelled up like a hot air... Student Life
Humans of UCSF: Caring for Careers November 7, 2017Iva Petrovchich“Ive always been fascinated with what people do for work. It’s what led me to explore a myriad of career... Career
Retooling Cancer Model October 31, 2017Lindsey JonesCancer is an ever-present scourge in modern society. More than 1.6 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer in 2016, and... Science