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Genomic Studies Implicate Specific Genes in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

After analyzing the genomes of more 250,000 military veterans, researchers have identified 18 specific, fixed positions on chromosomes that appear associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. The findings may point to new therapeutic drug targets.

Researchers Expand Clinical Trials Investigating Convalescent Plasma Therapy for COVID-19

It’s hoped the long-used approach, which would use antibody-rich infusions, can either reduce disease symptoms or prevent infections after exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Genomic Studies Implicate Specific Genes in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Should we be double masking?

UC Riverside epidemiologist answers this and other questions in Q&A

Nearly half of California adolescents report mental health difficulties

Rates are higher among poor, multiracial, female, gender-nonconforming and foreign-born young people, a UCLA study shows.

Scientists jump-start two people's brains after coma

For patients and their families, this "means the world," said UCLA professor of psychology and neurosurgery Martin Monti.

Two Anti-viral Enzymes Transform Pre-Leukemia Stem Cells into Leukemia

Viral infections and space travel similarly trigger inflammation and the enzymes APOBEC3C and ADAR1; UC San Diego researchers are developing ways to inhibit them as a means to potentially lower cancer risk for both astronauts and people on Earth.

Two Anti-viral Enzymes Transform Pre-Leukemia Stem Cells into Leukemia

Viral infections and space travel similarly trigger inflammation and the enzymes APOBEC3C and ADAR1; developing ways to inhibit them may help lower cancer risk for both astronauts and people on Earth

When — Not What — Obese Mice Ate Reduced Breast Cancer Risk

University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center researchers report that intermittent fasting reduced breast cancer risk in obese mice.

When — Not What — Obese Mice Ate Reduced Breast Cancer Risk

University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center researchers report that intermittent fasting reduced breast cancer risk in obese mice.