Why does fertility decline so fast as we age? It’s not just about the eggs. UCSF and @czbiohub.bsky.social scientists discovered that the whole ovary ages — a discovery that could lead to new ways to treat infertility, delay menopause, and protect heart health. tiny.ucsf.edu/OtxUJd

How does pancreatic cancer spread in the body? UCSF researchers found that a single protein, PCSK9, determines whether it goes to the liver or the lungs. This discovery could lead to new ways to stop the spread. tiny.ucsf.edu/VaknI7

Could a busier social life be an early sign of Alzheimer’s? New research finds those at higher genetic risk are more socially active in the early stages of the disease, perhaps because it promotes more social connectedness. tiny.ucsf.edu/gXVimw

What gave human brains the edge over apes? UCSF researchers found that tiny DNA changes helped neurons form more connections, driving complex thinking. But this evolution may also impact neurodevelopment. tiny.ucsf.edu/6E7X3V

In a first, UCSF researchers engineered a protein that can change its shape like natural proteins do. The engineered protein can bend, bind calcium, and then reset, opening up new ways to treat disease, grow crops, and protect the environment. tiny.ucsf.edu/f1EQZk

UCSF is launching a new partnership with Uber to provide another commute option to Mission Bay! With 10 routes across the Bay Area, these Wi-Fi-equipped, climate-controlled shuttles make commuting easier and more comfortable. Learn how to ride: tiny.ucsf.edu/gBTGbm

Why do women outlive men and stay mentally sharper longer? UCSF researchers found a clue in mice: the second X chromosome, once thought silent, reawakens in old female mice, activating genes that help protect the brain. tiny.ucsf.edu/5hvBwN

Your lungs make blood too. UCSF scientists just discovered lung stem cells that produce blood, just like bone marrow. This could change how we treat blood and immune disorders. tiny.ucsf.edu/Pwa7qn

What fuels cancer’s rapid growth? UCSF scientists found that cancer hijacks protein factories to produce excessive amounts of the growth protein MYC, creating an opening to stop deadly cancers like pancreatic cancer. tiny.ucsf.edu/m7yF5R

What if fat cells could fight cancer? UCSF's @nadavahituv.bsky.social‬ used CRISPR to convert white fat cells into beige fat cells, which burn calories to produce heat. When placed next to a tumor, the beige fat cells consumed available nutrients and the tumor shrank. tiny.ucsf.edu/chjzI8

When your doctor asks, "How much do you drink?" your answer might not tell the full story. UCSF researchers found that a blood test is more reliable at detecting liver risks early. tiny.ucsf.edu/gwWF23