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Emergency Management

Hospital Researchers Link Wildfire Smoke Exposure to Surge in Skin Disease Consultations

Researchers at UCSF identified a significant correlation between wildfire smoke and increased hospital visits for skin conditions like eczema. The study highlights how environmental pollutants from climate-driven fires penetrate the…

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Neural Interface Translates Brain Signals into Speech and Facial Expressions

March 16, 2026 Mason Reed 0 Comments

Researchers at UCSF and UC Berkeley have developed a brain-computer interface that enables a paralyzed woman to communicate via a digital avatar. The system translates neural signals into speech and…

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Researchers Identify Neural Circuit in Brainstem That Controls Sickness Behavior

February 5, 2026 Susan Carter 0 Comments

Scientists at UCSF have discovered a specific neural circuit in the brainstem's area postrema that triggers sickness behaviors like lethargy and loss of appetite. This circuit monitors the bloodstream for…

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