At the Bodega Bay Marine Lab, a UC Davis
scientist studies sea stars and mussels to determine how climate change will
affect ecosystems along the California coast.
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UC IrvineColorful butterflies beat odds by sharing traits Different species of butterfly are crossbreeding to acquire superior wing colors more quickly than through evolution. 
UC BerkeleyFloating robots use GPS phones to track water flow Technology tested on Sacramento River can monitor processes such as how pollutants spread.
UC Santa Barbara ----------------------------------------Astrophysicists observe how black holes are fueled Three-telescope interferometry allows data-rich observation of distant, supermassive black hole.
UC Davis ----------------------------------------Combo therapy shows survival benefit in breast cancer Studies in mice offer promise of new prevention strategy and treatment with vaccine and hormonal therapy.
UCLA ----------------------------------------Study shows high-fructose diet sabotages memory Long-term sweets slow the brain, hamper memory and learning; omega-3 fatty acids can counteract the disruption.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------Why omega-3 oils help at the cellular level Findings suggest possibility of boosting health benefits of fatty acids found in certain fish oils.
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----------------------------------------Early biomarker for pancreatic cancer identified Often-fatal form of cancer currently has no reliable method for early detection. More Campus and Lab News Resource Quick Links |
Top Feature General News UC Haiti Initiative wins leadership award UC president honors student group that has spent years helping Caribbean nation recover from devastating 2010 earthquake. More Top Features Office of the President News
AdministrationRegents approve chancellor terms of appointment Action clears way for Pradeep Khosla to become UC San Diego's eighth chancellor on Aug. 1. 
AdministrationUC releases draft report on response to campus protests Report recommendations will be available online for public review and comment.
Administration ----------------------------------------Administration responds to incidents Review of police actions during demonstrations under way; leaders vow to protect free speech.
Budget ----------------------------------------Regents call for re-investment in higher education Board meeting will address university's 2012-13 budget in light of proposed tax increases on November ballot.
General News ----------------------------------------UC Riverside to host service center for HR, payroll Systemwide facility UCPath is expected to save as much as $100 million annually once fully implemented.
Administration ----------------------------------------President announces selection for UC San Diego chancellor Top pick Pradeep Khosla is dean of Carnegie Mellon's College of Engineering.
Sustainability ----------------------------------------UC wins prestigious climate leadership award University system is among 10 institutions recognized for leadership and innovation in sustainable practices.
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----------------------------------------Higher ed chiefs join forces for state budget advocacy Administrators, alumni and advocates converge on Sacramento for Joint Higher Education Day. More Office of the President News On the UC Research siteCognitive benefits of bilingualism Good things happen when young kids learn different languages, says a UC Merced graduate student researcher. |