Molecules that play a critical role in signaling a painful touch or temperature are giving researchers at UC San Francisco valuable insight into understanding and treating chronic pain.
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UC RiversideStudents' site tracks Twitter trends over time Twend.it founders hope expanded trend info proves appealing to commercial marketers. 
MulticampusSchoolteachers hone new science skills UC programs provide chance to export cutting-edge research into school classrooms.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------NSF funds software research Team of scientists are investigating ways of making nanoscale computing more efficient.
UC San Francisco ----------------------------------------Biochemical pathways link addiction, compulsive eating Compound that suppresses alcohol craving appears to also suppress desire for sweets.
UC Merced ----------------------------------------Research arm continues to grow at UC Merced Research expenditures rise again, reaching new high of $14.1M in 2009-10; awards hold steady near $22M.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------Using 'dark silicon' to boost smartphone battery life Specialized processors use underutilized transistors to improve performance.
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----------------------------------------Capacity for exercise can be inherited Mice bred for high activity produced active offspring, showing potential for targeting gene for activity. More Campus and Lab News Resource Quick Links |
Top Feature UC Retirement Proposed changes for pension, retiree health benefits Two-tier proposal aims to lower costs while preserving quality benefits for UC employees. Also: Visit the Future of UC Retirement Benefits for updates on proposed changes. More Top Features Office of the President News
Commission on the FutureCommission endorses student-focused recommendations Increasing student support, boosting number of graduate and upper-division students win approval.
Employees ----------------------------------------UC postdoctoral researchers ratify first contract Agreement improves compensation and working conditions, and will help attract top scholars.
Faculty ----------------------------------------Education Abroad Program gets new director UC Davis professor Jean-Xavier Guinard appointed to lead international study program.
Medical ----------------------------------------Nominees named for MLK Hospital board Seven leaders under consideration for governing body to oversee hospital operations.
Budget ----------------------------------------Statement on Democratic budget proposal Budgeted funding for higher education matches earlier proposal by Gov. Schwarzenegger.
General News ----------------------------------------Statement on adoption of Common Core State Standards UC looks forward to working with K-12 partners to successfully implement new standards.
Agriculture ----------------------------------------Rural-urban conflicts may arise if new residents are unfamiliar with farming Urban commuters living on the edge of farm country are often upset with agriculture noise, dirt and smells.
Technology ----------------------------------------UC campuses win technology innovation awards Systems related to academic recruitment, clinical trials and payroll charges are among the honorees.
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----------------------------------------Overview: undergraduate admissions, SIRs Incoming freshmen, transfer students bring increased academic achievement, boost diversity. More Office of the President News |