In the quiet uncertainty of an emergency department, a woman in gut-wrenching pain arrives, unable to catch a breath. Within... [Originally published in Synapse on January 12, 2006.] Last month, the nations of the world gathered in Montreal to try ...

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2024年12月10日 · The idea of good and evil is pervasive in most of society. From fairy tales to modern day media, we...

2023年9月12日 · Welcome back to Synapse’s 68th year of publication! In the past year, UCSF has slowly moved towards a new normal, with many seminars and events being held in-person again. I look forward to showcasing our vibrant student life this year. While we embrace the new normal, I urge everyone to nonetheless remain vigilant and keep our community safe and healthy. My name is Cindy, and I am your new ...

In the quiet uncertainty of an emergency department, a woman in gut-wrenching pain arrives, unable to catch a breath. Within...

[Originally published in Synapse on Dec. 2, 1993.] Every year there are some four million unintended pregnancies in the United States, approximately 1.6 million end in abortion.

2024年5月28日 · Emotions were high in Mission Bay Byers Hall at the annual UCSF Postdoc Slam 2024 last month, but one postdoc shook off the nerves by taking a deep breath. Alexandra Klein, postdoctoral scholar in the Kheirbek Lab, walked home with first prize and $4,000 for her 3-minute pitch, titled “ Take a Deep...

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The 2024 Synapse Storytelling Contest submissions surpassed all expectations — from gorgeous landscape photography to heartrending personal essays, from campy gore to coming of age stories, this year’s offerings are outstanding.