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'Best value' rating for multiple UC campuses
Princeton Review cites eight campuses on annual list -- they've been 'best values' since list's inception in 2009.
'Best value' rating for multiple UC campuses
Princeton Review cites eight campuses on annual list -- they've been 'best values' since list's inception in 2009.
Multicampus
UC alums fill Peace Corps ranks
Six UC campuses are among the top 25 colleges and universities sending volunteers to the organization.
UC alums fill Peace Corps ranks
Six UC campuses are among the top 25 colleges and universities sending volunteers to the organization.
UC Davis
Alum: Federal funding vital to higher ed
Editorial: If federal sequestration cuts occur, grad students may lose support needed to make the next big discovery.
Alum: Federal funding vital to higher ed
Editorial: If federal sequestration cuts occur, grad students may lose support needed to make the next big discovery.
UC Davis
Does probability come from quantum physics?
New paper suggests particle fluctuations have far-reaching implications for theories on how the universe works.
Does probability come from quantum physics?
New paper suggests particle fluctuations have far-reaching implications for theories on how the universe works.
UC Davis
Are hearing-impaired doctors getting needed support?
Researchers analyze whether accommodations effectively improve ability to provide care.
Are hearing-impaired doctors getting needed support?
Researchers analyze whether accommodations effectively improve ability to provide care.
UCLA
Vitamin D, omega-3 may help clear amyloid plaques
Both nurtritional substances appear to boost immune system's response to a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
Vitamin D, omega-3 may help clear amyloid plaques
Both nurtritional substances appear to boost immune system's response to a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
UC Riverside
UQ Conference celebrates 20 years of LGBT progress
Highlight is discussion with seven of the nine founding directors of LGBT centers from UC campuses that have them.
UQ Conference celebrates 20 years of LGBT progress
Highlight is discussion with seven of the nine founding directors of LGBT centers from UC campuses that have them.
UC San Diego
$3.4 million grant funds study of aging in adults with HIV
Researchers will examine psychosocial factors such as resilience, hardiness, optimism and social engagement
$3.4 million grant funds study of aging in adults with HIV
Researchers will examine psychosocial factors such as resilience, hardiness, optimism and social engagement
UC Davis
Global worming: Earthworms add to climate change
Worms are beneficial to soil, but study finds that they increase greenhouse gas emissions in a variety of ways.
Global worming: Earthworms add to climate change
Worms are beneficial to soil, but study finds that they increase greenhouse gas emissions in a variety of ways.
UC San Diego
Hip replacement approach results in faster recovery
UC San Diego Health System is one of the few hospitals in the nation to offer the technology for this surgery.
Hip replacement approach results in faster recovery
UC San Diego Health System is one of the few hospitals in the nation to offer the technology for this surgery.
UC Davis
Needless abdominal CT scans can be avoided
Researchers identify several factors to lessen radiation exposure in juvenile traumatic injury victims.
Needless abdominal CT scans can be avoided
Researchers identify several factors to lessen radiation exposure in juvenile traumatic injury victims.
UC San Diego
More links between schizophrenia, heart disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature death among schizophrenia patients.
More links between schizophrenia, heart disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature death among schizophrenia patients.
UC Irvine
New target for treating wide spectrum of cancers
Lung and breast cancer are among the disease forms that could benefit from broader treatment options.
New target for treating wide spectrum of cancers
Lung and breast cancer are among the disease forms that could benefit from broader treatment options.
UCLA
Book traces Black Panthers' evolution into global role
Joshua Bloom's "Black Against Empire" recasts the Panther Party as pioneer in worldwide revolutionary politics.
Book traces Black Panthers' evolution into global role
Joshua Bloom's "Black Against Empire" recasts the Panther Party as pioneer in worldwide revolutionary politics.
UC Santa Barbara
Geochemist awarded Leopold Leadership Fellowship
Fellowship honors David Valentine, known for his Deepwater Horizon oil spill study.
Geochemist awarded Leopold Leadership Fellowship
Fellowship honors David Valentine, known for his Deepwater Horizon oil spill study.
UCLA
Outdoor fast food ads could promote obesity
The more food and soda ads there are in a neighborhood, the higher the likelihood that residents are overweight.
Outdoor fast food ads could promote obesity
The more food and soda ads there are in a neighborhood, the higher the likelihood that residents are overweight.
UC Santa Barbara
Study of friction reveals clues about arthritis
Results may make improved diagnosis and treatment, and possible prevention, possible.
Study of friction reveals clues about arthritis
Results may make improved diagnosis and treatment, and possible prevention, possible.
UC Davis
In-brain monitoring shows memory network
Regions of the brain work in concert to recall details of time and place.
In-brain monitoring shows memory network
Regions of the brain work in concert to recall details of time and place.
UCLA
Tests on Ariel Sharon reveal brain activity
Team found subtle signs of consciousness in former Israeli prime minister, who has been in a vegetative state for years.
Tests on Ariel Sharon reveal brain activity
Team found subtle signs of consciousness in former Israeli prime minister, who has been in a vegetative state for years.
UCLA
Mapping human brain goes worldwide
Laboratory of Neuro Imaging will help aggregrate, reconstruct data as part of the Human Brain Project.
Mapping human brain goes worldwide
Laboratory of Neuro Imaging will help aggregrate, reconstruct data as part of the Human Brain Project.
UC Davis
UC Davis helps global team sequence chickpea genome
High-protein crop is critically important in much of the world, especically for small-farm operators in Asia, Africa.
UC Davis helps global team sequence chickpea genome
High-protein crop is critically important in much of the world, especically for small-farm operators in Asia, Africa.
UC Davis
Simulating more efficient solar cells
Computer trials point to silicon as a means of boosting efficiency by as much as 42 percent.
Simulating more efficient solar cells
Computer trials point to silicon as a means of boosting efficiency by as much as 42 percent.
UC Irvine
Central Valley irrigation intensifies nearby rainfall
Study finds that doubling of moisture in air across Southwest has positive, negative effects.
Central Valley irrigation intensifies nearby rainfall
Study finds that doubling of moisture in air across Southwest has positive, negative effects.
UC Berkeley
Leading playwright/director returns for residency
Stan Lai, considered Asia's preeminent dramatist, shares views on his artistic practice and the state of modern theater.
Leading playwright/director returns for residency
Stan Lai, considered Asia's preeminent dramatist, shares views on his artistic practice and the state of modern theater.
UC Berkeley
Birgeneau honored for 'statesmanship in science'
American Institute of Physics recognizes chancellor's efforts to enhance diversity, championing women in science.
Birgeneau honored for 'statesmanship in science'
American Institute of Physics recognizes chancellor's efforts to enhance diversity, championing women in science.
UC San Diego
Low vitamin D linked to early breast cancer
Low levels in months prior to diagnosis may predict high risk of the disease in premenopausal women.
Low vitamin D linked to early breast cancer
Low levels in months prior to diagnosis may predict high risk of the disease in premenopausal women.
UCLA
'Cool' kids in middle school bully more
Both physical agression and spreading rumors seem to be rewarded, with no difference between boys and girls.
'Cool' kids in middle school bully more
Both physical agression and spreading rumors seem to be rewarded, with no difference between boys and girls.
UC Irvine
Fiber-optics used to stop epileptic seizures
New approach holds promise of better treatment options for severe episodes.
Fiber-optics used to stop epileptic seizures
New approach holds promise of better treatment options for severe episodes.
UC San Diego
Blocking digestive enzymes may reverse shock
Intestinal interventions eyed as means to stop sepsis, multiorgan failure.
Blocking digestive enzymes may reverse shock
Intestinal interventions eyed as means to stop sepsis, multiorgan failure.
UCLA
Right target, but missing bulls-eye for Alzheimer’s
Scientists pinpoint segment of toxic amyloid-beta protein that facilitates "clumping" and subsequent death of brain cells.
Right target, but missing bulls-eye for Alzheimer’s
Scientists pinpoint segment of toxic amyloid-beta protein that facilitates "clumping" and subsequent death of brain cells.
UC San Francisco
Mission Bay at 10
This year, UCSF celebrates a decade of discovery at the once-forlorn San Francisco neighborhood.
Mission Bay at 10
This year, UCSF celebrates a decade of discovery at the once-forlorn San Francisco neighborhood.
UC Davis
'Rebound' effect of energy-efficient cars overplayed
Changes in habits aren't enough to erase energy savings from conservations standards.
'Rebound' effect of energy-efficient cars overplayed
Changes in habits aren't enough to erase energy savings from conservations standards.
Systemwide
A prescription for increasing diversity
UC medical schools make progress in attracting underrepresented minority students.
A prescription for increasing diversity
UC medical schools make progress in attracting underrepresented minority students.
UCLA
High levels of brain protein in retired NFL players
Players with history of concussions had elevated levels of tau protein, a precursor to various brain impairments.
High levels of brain protein in retired NFL players
Players with history of concussions had elevated levels of tau protein, a precursor to various brain impairments.
UC Irvine
Shifting body clock may treat disorders
Studies identify cellular pathways involved in governing day-night pattern, linked to variety of ailments.
Shifting body clock may treat disorders
Studies identify cellular pathways involved in governing day-night pattern, linked to variety of ailments.
UCLA
UCLA chosen as Medicare program ACO
Voluntary care-coordination program will offer high-quality service to beneficiaries through Medicare partnership.
UCLA chosen as Medicare program ACO
Voluntary care-coordination program will offer high-quality service to beneficiaries through Medicare partnership.
Multicampus
Our cluttered lives
UCTV Prime series follows UCLA anthropologists as they examine the filled-to-capacity homes of middle-class Americans.
Our cluttered lives
UCTV Prime series follows UCLA anthropologists as they examine the filled-to-capacity homes of middle-class Americans.
UC Berkeley
Law school launches center on reproductive rights
Research hub will examine legal, economic and social impact of reproductive laws on women, families, communities.
Law school launches center on reproductive rights
Research hub will examine legal, economic and social impact of reproductive laws on women, families, communities.
UC San Diego
Drug targets leukemia stem cells
Hard-to-reach, drug-resistant cells are responsible for relapse in some forms of the blood cancer.
Drug targets leukemia stem cells
Hard-to-reach, drug-resistant cells are responsible for relapse in some forms of the blood cancer.
UC San Diego
How cells know when it’s time to eat themselves
Researchers pinpoint autophagy mechanism, triggered in order to protect cells from poor conditions.
How cells know when it’s time to eat themselves
Researchers pinpoint autophagy mechanism, triggered in order to protect cells from poor conditions.
UC Davis
Testing program aims to boost olive oil quality
Evaluation of olive oil samples will help sellers ensure product quality for consumers.
Testing program aims to boost olive oil quality
Evaluation of olive oil samples will help sellers ensure product quality for consumers.
UC Santa Cruz
Popping the question is his job
When it comes to marriage proposals, young men and women both hold fast to traditional views.
Popping the question is his job
When it comes to marriage proposals, young men and women both hold fast to traditional views.
UC Davis
Plastics pose double threat to marine life
Common plastics are found to absorb and retain pollutants while afloat in the ocean.
Plastics pose double threat to marine life
Common plastics are found to absorb and retain pollutants while afloat in the ocean.
UC Riverside
App helps catch drunk drivers
Suspect that driver's had one too many? Professor-student collaboration lets you record and report with ease.
App helps catch drunk drivers
Suspect that driver's had one too many? Professor-student collaboration lets you record and report with ease.
UC Irvine
Fetal exposure to PVC chemical linked to obesity
First-generation exposure leads to obesity in subsequent generations, even without direct chemical exposure.
Fetal exposure to PVC chemical linked to obesity
First-generation exposure leads to obesity in subsequent generations, even without direct chemical exposure.
UC San Diego
Forget the face, remember the Facebook status
Social media 'status' posts -- including the embarrassing ones -- beat faces and books in memory test.
Forget the face, remember the Facebook status
Social media 'status' posts -- including the embarrassing ones -- beat faces and books in memory test.
UCLA
Obesity tied to immediate health problems in children
Risk of medical, other conditions is nearly doubled in obese kids, compared with those at healthy weights.
Obesity tied to immediate health problems in children
Risk of medical, other conditions is nearly doubled in obese kids, compared with those at healthy weights.
UC San Diego
$1.8M for electric vehicle microgrid projects
California Energy Commission awards will increase number of outlets, many of which are available for public use.
$1.8M for electric vehicle microgrid projects
California Energy Commission awards will increase number of outlets, many of which are available for public use.
UC Davis
Tree physics limits height and leaf size, study shows
Limits linked to fluid dynamics -- how nutrients develop through photosynthesis and travel throughout a tree.
Tree physics limits height and leaf size, study shows
Limits linked to fluid dynamics -- how nutrients develop through photosynthesis and travel throughout a tree.
UC Davis
Do bees thrive on competition?
Honey bees prove more effective at pollinating almonds when other species of bees are present.
Do bees thrive on competition?
Honey bees prove more effective at pollinating almonds when other species of bees are present.
UC Davis
Strategic communications administrator named
Luanne Lawrence, communications and marketing professional, assumes associate chancellor post on March 25.
Strategic communications administrator named
Luanne Lawrence, communications and marketing professional, assumes associate chancellor post on March 25.
UC San Diego
Next steps in potential stem cell therapy for diabetes
Study eyes stem cells as means of restoring insulin production in the pancreas.
Next steps in potential stem cell therapy for diabetes
Study eyes stem cells as means of restoring insulin production in the pancreas.
UC Davis
Aquarium species pose threat to wild waters
Flushing Nemo down the drain can introduce invasive or aggressive species downstream.
Aquarium species pose threat to wild waters
Flushing Nemo down the drain can introduce invasive or aggressive species downstream.
UC San Diego
Robo-tot debuts on video
Humanoid robot mimics toddler's expressions, aids study of how babies learn motor skills, human interaction.
Robo-tot debuts on video
Humanoid robot mimics toddler's expressions, aids study of how babies learn motor skills, human interaction.
UCDMC
EPA honors for reproductive health leader
Jeanne Conry noted for warning about risk from exposure to environmental toxins.
EPA honors for reproductive health leader
Jeanne Conry noted for warning about risk from exposure to environmental toxins.
UC Santa Cruz
Low extinction rates led to state's plant diversity
Climate, topography, latitude combined to provide safe haven for multitude of species. Also: UC Santa Barbara's report.
Low extinction rates led to state's plant diversity
Climate, topography, latitude combined to provide safe haven for multitude of species. Also: UC Santa Barbara's report.
UC Santa Barbara
‘Universal' personality traits? Maybe not
Isolated Bolivian group defies conventional wisdom about five basic personality traits; two are enough.
‘Universal' personality traits? Maybe not
Isolated Bolivian group defies conventional wisdom about five basic personality traits; two are enough.
UC San Diego
New telescopes look back to the beginning of time
Simons Array will measure space-time fluctuations produced immediately after the Big Bang.
New telescopes look back to the beginning of time
Simons Array will measure space-time fluctuations produced immediately after the Big Bang.
UC Davis
Engineered bacteria make fuel from sunlight
Algae use age-old process of photosynthesis to grow precursors to fuels and plastics.
Engineered bacteria make fuel from sunlight
Algae use age-old process of photosynthesis to grow precursors to fuels and plastics.
UC Berkeley
Minimal state cost from Medicaid expansion
New state spending for health care is likely to be offset by reduced expenses in other state programs.
Minimal state cost from Medicaid expansion
New state spending for health care is likely to be offset by reduced expenses in other state programs.
UC Berkeley
DNA snipping technique could transform gene therapy
Simple, inexpensive method could make rare, complicated genetic medical procedures routine.
DNA snipping technique could transform gene therapy
Simple, inexpensive method could make rare, complicated genetic medical procedures routine.
UC Davis
Why insect 'tourists' are good for some plants
Insects trapped by 'sticky' plants keep the plants from becoming a meal for other herbivores.
Why insect 'tourists' are good for some plants
Insects trapped by 'sticky' plants keep the plants from becoming a meal for other herbivores.
UC Irvine
Major cuts to surging CO2 emissions needed now
'Wedge' approach to curbing climate change unlikely to succeed; transforming energy sources is critical.
Major cuts to surging CO2 emissions needed now
'Wedge' approach to curbing climate change unlikely to succeed; transforming energy sources is critical.
UC Santa Barbara
Pioneering research on type 2 diabetes
Computer modeling eyes cell metabolism as trigger for the increasingly prevalent disease.
Pioneering research on type 2 diabetes
Computer modeling eyes cell metabolism as trigger for the increasingly prevalent disease.
UCLA
More proof of pesticide-Parkinson's link
Neurologists add benomyl to a growing list of chemicals tied to the disease, propose new target for future therapies.
More proof of pesticide-Parkinson's link
Neurologists add benomyl to a growing list of chemicals tied to the disease, propose new target for future therapies.
UC Irvine
'Fountain of youth' gene?
Dopamine-receptor gene variant linked to active personality traits also may be key to human longevity.
'Fountain of youth' gene?
Dopamine-receptor gene variant linked to active personality traits also may be key to human longevity.
UC Davis
Study links low wages with hypertension
Notable risk groups include women and younger workers; doubling wages coupled with 30 percent lower risk.
Study links low wages with hypertension
Notable risk groups include women and younger workers; doubling wages coupled with 30 percent lower risk.
Multicampus
UC campuses deemed top value among public colleges
Kiplinger ranks eight campuses in annual assessment of academic quality and affordability.
UC campuses deemed top value among public colleges
Kiplinger ranks eight campuses in annual assessment of academic quality and affordability.
UC Davis
People movement drives dengue virus transmission
Human social habits appear to outweigh mosquito behavior in disease transmission.
People movement drives dengue virus transmission
Human social habits appear to outweigh mosquito behavior in disease transmission.
Multicampus
Campus projects lauded for energy, water conservation
California Higher Education Sustainability Conference award honors smart approaches to green design.
Campus projects lauded for energy, water conservation
California Higher Education Sustainability Conference award honors smart approaches to green design.
UC Davis
Steps to help prevent mass-shooting catastrophes
Broader background checks and denial criteria could help curb firearm violence.
Steps to help prevent mass-shooting catastrophes
Broader background checks and denial criteria could help curb firearm violence.
UC Davis
Young California voters shun party affiliation
Trend points to smaller percentages of both registered Democrats and Republicans statewide.
Young California voters shun party affiliation
Trend points to smaller percentages of both registered Democrats and Republicans statewide.
UC Davis
Simplest cotton genome sequenced
UC Davis collaborated with 30 institutions in sequencing project for fiber crop.
Simplest cotton genome sequenced
UC Davis collaborated with 30 institutions in sequencing project for fiber crop.
UC Davis
Meteorite triggered scientific gold rush
Fireball in Sierra foothills expected to yield trove of information on Earth's geology.
Meteorite triggered scientific gold rush
Fireball in Sierra foothills expected to yield trove of information on Earth's geology.
UCLA
Importance of 'study partners' for Alzheimer's patients
Whether partner is a spouse or adult child can influence the results of clinical trials.
Importance of 'study partners' for Alzheimer's patients
Whether partner is a spouse or adult child can influence the results of clinical trials.
UC Irvine
Desert research center gets $2.8M for improvements
Proposition 84 funds match UC Irvine provision; work will include new lab building, residences, staging area.
Desert research center gets $2.8M for improvements
Proposition 84 funds match UC Irvine provision; work will include new lab building, residences, staging area.
UC San Francisco
MRI detects brain injuries overlooked by CT scans
Better diagnosis of head injuries would help guide treatment and avoid re-injury.
MRI detects brain injuries overlooked by CT scans
Better diagnosis of head injuries would help guide treatment and avoid re-injury.