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UC BerkeleyYosemite survey shows small mammals moving up in world See also: UCLA study: Global warming affects warm-weather species, too. 
UC San FranciscoJohn Featherstone named new dean of School of Dentistry He has served as interim dean since August 2007.
UC Davis ----------------------------------------M.I.N.D. Institute researchers find important clue to learning deficit in children with autism High-tech eye-tracking equipment reveals autistic children look at a teacher's face less than normal children.
UC Irvine ----------------------------------------Small intestine can sense, react to bitter toxins in food Discovery has potential to improve cancer, diabetes treatments.
UC Santa Barbara ----------------------------------------Agreement between UC Santa Barbra and Guatemala paves way for archaeological peace park Signing to take place Oct. 22.
UC Riverside ----------------------------------------Vitamin D a key player in health of several body organs UC Riverside's Anthony Norman's study advocates higher intake of the vitamin to help prevent diseases.
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----------------------------------------Nerve stimulation therapy alleviates pain for chronic headache Findings give doctors promise of a non-drug treatment option for pain sufferers unable to tolerate indometacin. More Campus and Lab News Science TodayViewing the Science Today video requires the free Flash player. Get Flash.
The director of the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) describes the web
of scientific,
technical, and social questions that EBI researchers have begun to probe in an
attempt to "truly understand" the potential
benefits and pitfalls of large-scale biofuel production.
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Top Feature UC San Diego 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry shared by UC San Diego researcher Roger Tsien With Tsien's award, 54 researchers affiliated with UC have received 55 Nobel Prizes. See UC President Yudof statement, Nobel announcement, UC Nobel Laureates site, slideshow. See also: UC San Diego Nobel laureate George Palade dies. More Top Features Office of the President News
General NewsUCTV's election programming breaks from the television norm Extensive collection of free online videos, podcasts and helpful links available at www.uctv.tv/election2008. 
BudgetGovernor signs 2008-09 state budget; funding stays flat for UC system The budget also contains lease-revenue bond funding for six critical facilities projects on UC campuses.
Employees ----------------------------------------UC takes action to help protect employees against rising health insurance costs Many employees, including lower-paid staff, to see rate reductions or reduced increases in 2009.
Students ----------------------------------------MEDIA ADVISORY: Get a head start on applying to the University of California Prospective students can begin working on applications. Filing period runs Nov. 1-30. Visit the online application site.
UCOP ----------------------------------------State of Minds: Next program debuts Oct. 13 UCTV's magazine program features a look at UC Berkeley's welcome mat for veterans, a profile of artist Wayne Thiebaud at UC Davis and an introduction to UC President Mark Yudof.
UCOP ----------------------------------------Information about Prop. 3, children's hospital bonds Find out more about the initiative, which will be on the statewide ballot in November.
General News ----------------------------------------Governor signs AB 2296 to strengthen protections for academic researchers The law, sponsored by the University of California, takes effect immediately.
General News ----------------------------------------UC President Yudof issues draft accountability report, launches period of review and comment View draft accountability report.
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----------------------------------------UC statement about Martinez v. Regents appeal (AB 540) UC will request that the California Supreme Court review the Court of Appeal decision. More Office of the President News |
