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UCSF researchers have devised a CRISPR-based system called SLICE, which will allow scientists to rapidly assess the function of each and every gene in “primary” immune cells.

The NFL has awarded more than $3.45 million to a UCSF-led research consortium tasked with identifying the causes, risk factors, biomarkers and prognoses for patients with TBI.

Baseball owners have extended the contract of Commissioner Rob Manfred after two days of meetings in Atlanta.

He might be the best catcher available this winter. But his past two postseasons have been a lowlight reel of passed balls, crossed-up signs and strikeouts.

A fired Comerica Park stadium worker who pleaded guilty to spitting on a pizza has been sentenced to 18 months of probation and must take an anger management class.

Sosuke Genda drove in three runs with a bases-clearing triple as Japan beat the MLB All-Stars 4-1 in the final of their six-game exhibition series on Thursday.

The ex-Marlins outfielder's first year in Milwaukee couldn't have gone much better, from his MVP-caliber season to his warm embrace by Midwest fans.

The Mets ace took home his trophy with just 10 wins, the Rays hurler with just over 180 IP, so voters looked deeper at their performance.

New Rangers manager Chris Woodward's staff will include three returning coaches and add Luis Ortiz as hitting coach.

Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom, who led the majors with a 1.70 ERA, won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night.

The Red Sox gave manager Alex Cora a new deal Monday that included a one-year extension through the 2021 season and, most likely, a significant raise. Terms were not announced.

Blake Snell's breakout season has culminated in the American League Cy Young Award. The Rays left-hander won out over Astros ace Justin Verlander and Indians stalwart Corey Kluber.

UCSF researchers are talking to patients about what they want in artificial limbs with the aim of improving and speeding the FDA approval process.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says comments by prized free agent Manny Machado about not being "Johnny Hustle" won't go over well "where we play baseball."

The Indians and Pirates completed a five-player trade Wednesday that included Cleveland infielder Erik Gonzalez.

Video games can offer a safe and easy way for a sedentary population to get started with exercise.

Takayuki Kai drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to lead Japan over the MLB All-Stars 6-5 Wednesday and give the hosts a 4-1 lead in their six-game exhibition series.

With a potential labor war looming, here are three talking points that could bring the two sides together when they sit down next week.

If the Mets ace wins the NL Cy Young Award on Wednesday -- as he should -- we'll know for sure that judging pitchers' performances has entered a new age.

Want to make a hot stove splash? Start with these bold trades and free-agent additions.