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A weekly conversation about the culture, conduct and community of science brought to you by the UCSF Department of Public Affairs. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/rss/ health, science, medicine, education Tony Taliaferro ttaliaferro@pubaff.ucsf.edu no Activists, scientists and administrators convene to discuss research on the role of environmental chemicals in breast cancer. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Activists, scientists and administrators convene to discuss research on the role of environmental chemicals in breast cancer. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/linda-birnbaum-breast-cancer-environment-and-chemicals-community-forum/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:01:29 -0800 A nerve pathway responsible for a type of chronic pain has been identified by UCSF researchers. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) A nerve pathway responsible for a type of chronic pain has been identified by UCSF researchers. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/chronic-pain-hypersensitivity-nerve-pathways-use-vglut3-and-opioid-receptor/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:53 -0800 Psychiatrist Descartes Li discusses new techniques to treat depression as part of UCSF Mini Medical School’s “Science of the Mind” lecture series. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Psychiatrist Descartes Li discusses new techniques to treat depression as part of UCSF Mini Medical School’s “Science of the Mind” lecture series. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/beyond-drugs-science-of-the-mind-series-explores-new-depression-treatments/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:13:49 -0800 UCSF researchers use a new type of CAT scan to image cells that cause yeast infection and learn more about promising drug candidates. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) UCSF researchers use a new type of CAT scan to image cells that cause yeast infection and learn more about promising drug candidates. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/soft-x-ray-tomography-probes-peptoids-to-fight-yeast-infection/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:41:06 -0800 sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/ucsf-scientists-help-guide-cancer-research-to-a-melding-of-physics-and-biol/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:06:07 -0800 UCSF’s Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research, which finances creative, risky projects that have the potential to transform their fields, has had an impressive track record. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) UCSF’s Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research, which finances creative, risky projects that have the potential to transform their fields, has had an impressive track record. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/ucsf-grant-program-encourages-bold-research/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:11 -0800 UCSF’s Keith Yamamoto played a key role in the creation of the National Institutes of Health’s High-Risk Research Awards, which foster greater innovation and scientific risk-taking. Read the Science Café story. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) UCSF’s Keith Yamamoto played a key role in the creation of the National Institutes of Health’s High-Risk Research Awards, which foster greater innovation and scientific risk-taking. Read the Science Café story. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/ucsf-scientists-receive-funding-for-bold-innovative-research/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:11:53 -0800 sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/model-organism-choice-sets-stage-for-nobel-prize-and-cancer-findings/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:36:14 -0800 A new report finds widespread variations and frequent errors in HER2 testing — a procedure recommended for all patients with invasive breast cancer. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) A new report finds widespread variations and frequent errors in HER2 testing — a procedure recommended for all patients with invasive breast cancer. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/report-finds-gaps-errors-in-genetic-testing-for-breast-cancer-patients/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:20:10 -0800 A recent two-day symposium at UCSF offered leading stem cell experts a chance to talk shop and form new alliances in the fight against neurological disorders. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) A recent two-day symposium at UCSF offered leading stem cell experts a chance to talk shop and form new alliances in the fight against neurological disorders. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/stem-cell-experts-discuss-progress-in-fight-against-neurological-disorders/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:06 -0800 The newly expanded BreastCancerTrials.org provides a patient-controlled, custom-tailored experience that is earning rave reviews from users. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) The newly expanded BreastCancerTrials.org provides a patient-controlled, custom-tailored experience that is earning rave reviews from users. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/free-service-matches-breast-cancer-patients-to-clinical-trials/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:45:13 -0800 Not testosterone, but rather estrogen, the “female” hormone, is most directly responsible for the development of brain circuits in males that guide aggressive and territorial behaviors – at least in mice. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Not testosterone, but rather estrogen, the “female” hormone, is most directly responsible for the development of brain circuits in males that guide aggressive and territorial behaviors – at least in mice. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/estrogen-plays-key-role-in-male-brain-development/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:33 -0800 A $600,000 grant from the Sontag Foundation will allow Daniel Lim to explore how brain tumor cells acquire and retain their malignant properties. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) A $600,000 grant from the Sontag Foundation will allow Daniel Lim to explore how brain tumor cells acquire and retain their malignant properties. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/stem-cell-expert-receives-major-grant-for-brain-cancer-research/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:00:03 -0800 Scientists are using old bones to completely map the DNA of Neanderthals. Comparisons may shed light on what makes our own species unique. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Scientists are using old bones to completely map the DNA of Neanderthals. Comparisons may shed light on what makes our own species unique. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/neanderthal-dna-and-modern-humans/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:00:55 -0800 A new study of mammogram use among Latina and Filipina women shows the powerful influence of culture in determining health behavior. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) A new study of mammogram use among Latina and Filipina women shows the powerful influence of culture in determining health behavior. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/ucsf-team-studies-mammogram-use-among-latina-filipina-women/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:54:59 -0800 Laura van ’t Veer, PhD, has changed the way physicians look at breast cancer. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Laura van ’t Veer, PhD, has changed the way physicians look at breast cancer. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/pioneer-personalizes-breast-cancer-treatment/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:51:39 -0800 In the fight against type 2 diabetes, researchers come up with a new approach that aims to keep insulin-secreting cells alive. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) In the fight against type 2 diabetes, researchers come up with a new approach that aims to keep insulin-secreting cells alive. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/drug-idea-to-prevent-cell-death-insulin-resistance-type-2-diabetes/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:33:27 -0800 Regulatory T cells prevent our immune systems from attacking our own tissues. However, these cells can turn against us if they lose a molecule called FoxP3. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Regulatory T cells prevent our immune systems from attacking our own tissues. However, these cells can turn against us if they lose a molecule called FoxP3. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/autoimmune-diabetes-and-immune-system-regulatory-t-cells/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:53:40 -0800 Short inhibitory RNAs, or siRNAs, can be made to inactivate almost any gene. This may allow even modest-sized university labs to develop new drugs. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Short inhibitory RNAs, or siRNAs, can be made to inactivate almost any gene. This may allow even modest-sized university labs to develop new drugs. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/sirna-drug-development-in-university-labs/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:59:23 -0800 The decoding of a parasite genome is helping researchers identify the molecular targets for new drugs in the battle against schistosomiasis. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) The decoding of a parasite genome is helping researchers identify the molecular targets for new drugs in the battle against schistosomiasis. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/parasite-gene-map-schistosome-flatworm-genome-spurs-protease-inhibitor-sear/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:46:24 -0800 Changes in the length of DNA on the tips of chromosomes from immune cells might be a good gauge of health and aging. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Changes in the length of DNA on the tips of chromosomes from immune cells might be a good gauge of health and aging. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/conversations/telomeres-as-a-measure-of-health-and-aging-a-conversation-with-elissa-epel/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:18:04 -0800 6:43 UCSF researchers have discovered inherited DNA that increases risk for the most deadly brain cancers. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) UCSF researchers have discovered inherited DNA that increases risk for the most deadly brain cancers. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/genetic-risk-for-brain-cancer-a-glioma-called-glioblastoma/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:03:52 -0800 The QB3 Garage continues to see strong demand from local biotech startups, including Omniox Inc., a company whose innovative oxygen-delivery technology may someday help fight cancer and assist in trauma care. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) The QB3 Garage continues to see strong demand from local biotech startups, including Omniox Inc., a company whose innovative oxygen-delivery technology may someday help fight cancer and assist in trauma care. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/even-in-weak-economy-business-is-booming-at-ucsf-biotech-incubator/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:55:41 -0800 Acetaminophen overdoses are still climbing. Overdoses may lead to liver failure and death. A new UCSF study informs FDA panel deliberations. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Acetaminophen overdoses are still climbing. Overdoses may lead to liver failure and death. A new UCSF study informs FDA panel deliberations. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/fda-acetaminophen-liver-failure-discussion-includes-ucsf-study/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:09:03 -0800 Sugar is a poison, says Robert Lustig, MD, UCSF obesity expert and pediatric endocrinologist. sciencecafe@pubaff.ucsf.edu (UCSF Public Affairs) Sugar is a poison, says Robert Lustig, MD, UCSF obesity expert and pediatric endocrinologist. http://www.ucsf.edu/science-cafe/articles/obesity-and-metabolic-syndrome-driven-by-fructose-sugar-diet/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:15:20 -0800