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UCLA
Project SHAPE LA gets middle-schoolers moving
Nursing professor heads program to increase physical activity among Los Angeles youngsters.
Project SHAPE LA gets middle-schoolers moving
Nursing professor heads program to increase physical activity among Los Angeles youngsters.
UC Berkeley
Advanced power-grid model finds future in West
Study: Eliminating coal is key to meeting region's carbon emission goals at the least cost.
Advanced power-grid model finds future in West
Study: Eliminating coal is key to meeting region's carbon emission goals at the least cost.
Multicampus
UC faculty named to National Academy of Engineering
Newly elected members hail from UC Berkeley, UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara.
UC faculty named to National Academy of Engineering
Newly elected members hail from UC Berkeley, UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara.
UC San Diego
Binge eaters learn to toss away cravings
Clinical trial focuses on helping participants to identify real hunger, practice resistance if the stomach is full.
Binge eaters learn to toss away cravings
Clinical trial focuses on helping participants to identify real hunger, practice resistance if the stomach is full.
UC San Diego
New method for culture of complex tissue
Process allows for production of multiple layers of tissue using common lab reagents and materials.
New method for culture of complex tissue
Process allows for production of multiple layers of tissue using common lab reagents and materials.
UC Davis
Medi-Cal quality improvement program established
Partnership aims to provide strategic advice and mentoring services to facilitate betterment of care.
Medi-Cal quality improvement program established
Partnership aims to provide strategic advice and mentoring services to facilitate betterment of care.
UC Irvine
Health insurance leads to decreased costs
Study: Health care costs decrease over time when low-income uninsured are provided coverage.
Health insurance leads to decreased costs
Study: Health care costs decrease over time when low-income uninsured are provided coverage.
UC Berkeley
Graduate student’s research spurred by gulf oil spill
Former oll worker helped develop marsh restoration technology that could impact remediation efforts nationwide.
Graduate student’s research spurred by gulf oil spill
Former oll worker helped develop marsh restoration technology that could impact remediation efforts nationwide.
Multicampus
8 UC campuses are Princeton Review ‘Best Values’
Rankings salute schools that offer top academics, lower costs and generous financial aid.
8 UC campuses are Princeton Review ‘Best Values’
Rankings salute schools that offer top academics, lower costs and generous financial aid.
UCLA
Scientists boost memory by stimulating key site in brain
Mechanism involving entohinal cortex holds potential for improving recall in dementia patients.
Scientists boost memory by stimulating key site in brain
Mechanism involving entohinal cortex holds potential for improving recall in dementia patients.
UC San Diego
Gala to be ‘An Affair to Remember’
Sanjay Gupta will emcee annual fundraiser for Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center.
Gala to be ‘An Affair to Remember’
Sanjay Gupta will emcee annual fundraiser for Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center.
UCLA
Astronomy team discovers nearby dwarf galaxy
NGC 4449B was spotted by astronomers - including a finance professor - using a unique wide-field telescope.
Astronomy team discovers nearby dwarf galaxy
NGC 4449B was spotted by astronomers - including a finance professor - using a unique wide-field telescope.
UC Davis
How DNA finds its match
Researchers analyze how protein guides single-standed DNA to its right place in the chromosome.
How DNA finds its match
Researchers analyze how protein guides single-standed DNA to its right place in the chromosome.
UC Davis
Biodiversity Museum Day is Feb. 12
Four museums, research centers open their doors to the public, showcasing insects, vertebrates and plants.
Biodiversity Museum Day is Feb. 12
Four museums, research centers open their doors to the public, showcasing insects, vertebrates and plants.
UC San Diego
Professor to lead American Physiological Society
Kim Barrett, professor and dean of graduate studies, will assume post at group's annual meeting in April.
Professor to lead American Physiological Society
Kim Barrett, professor and dean of graduate studies, will assume post at group's annual meeting in April.
UC Davis
Daycare fire caused by multiple violations
Authors urge better prevention strategies to avert future disasters such as this deadly fire in Mexico.
Daycare fire caused by multiple violations
Authors urge better prevention strategies to avert future disasters such as this deadly fire in Mexico.
UC Santa Cruz
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle presents lecture
Keeley Lecture, in honor of local environmental figure, features pioneer in deep ocean exploration.
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle presents lecture
Keeley Lecture, in honor of local environmental figure, features pioneer in deep ocean exploration.
UC Merced
Research Resource Center to serve San Joaquin Valley
Center aims to improve residents' lives by empowering them to engage in research that supports community issues.
Research Resource Center to serve San Joaquin Valley
Center aims to improve residents' lives by empowering them to engage in research that supports community issues.
UC San Francisco
Big jolt to state economy with new tax on cigarettes
Proposed tax, the California Cancer Research Act, will appear on the June 5 statewide ballot.
Big jolt to state economy with new tax on cigarettes
Proposed tax, the California Cancer Research Act, will appear on the June 5 statewide ballot.
UCLA
Medical debt keeps rising, new report shows
Hundreds of thousands of Californians lost insurance coverage as employers shed jobs and their health plans.
Medical debt keeps rising, new report shows
Hundreds of thousands of Californians lost insurance coverage as employers shed jobs and their health plans.
UC Davis
Faculty members honored
Annabeth Rosen and Sam Nichols win prizes from art, music organizations.
Faculty members honored
Annabeth Rosen and Sam Nichols win prizes from art, music organizations.
UC Davis
Directing stem cells to boost bone formation, strength
Injection of hybrid molecule shows promise for treating osteoporosis in older patients.
Directing stem cells to boost bone formation, strength
Injection of hybrid molecule shows promise for treating osteoporosis in older patients.
UC Santa Barbara
Infectious disease's impact on great apes
Outbreaks of communicable disease pose major threat to endangered African primates.
Infectious disease's impact on great apes
Outbreaks of communicable disease pose major threat to endangered African primates.
UC Davis
Caribbean lizards settle 'founder effect' controversy
Phonomenon describes loss of genetic variation that occurs when a new population is established from a larger group.
Caribbean lizards settle 'founder effect' controversy
Phonomenon describes loss of genetic variation that occurs when a new population is established from a larger group.
UC Davis
Student designs advocate for women's heart health
Red Dress Collection boosts awareness of heart disease and its impact on women.
Student designs advocate for women's heart health
Red Dress Collection boosts awareness of heart disease and its impact on women.
UC San Diego
New hope for treatment of deadly brain tumor
Clinical trial sites, including one at UC San Diego, will employ procedure using electrical fields to disrupt cell division.
New hope for treatment of deadly brain tumor
Clinical trial sites, including one at UC San Diego, will employ procedure using electrical fields to disrupt cell division.
UC San Diego
Heat and cold damage corals in their own ways
First-of-its kind study of extreme temperature shock reveals complexities of climate-induced threats.
Heat and cold damage corals in their own ways
First-of-its kind study of extreme temperature shock reveals complexities of climate-induced threats.
UCLA
Lixia Zhang named to computer science chair
Expert in Internet architecture and protocol designs will hold Jonathan Postel Chair in Computer Science.
Lixia Zhang named to computer science chair
Expert in Internet architecture and protocol designs will hold Jonathan Postel Chair in Computer Science.
UCLA
Peptide inhibits replication of hepatitis C virus
Peptide also reduces the chance of patients developing resistance to treatment.
Peptide inhibits replication of hepatitis C virus
Peptide also reduces the chance of patients developing resistance to treatment.
UC San Francisco
Male and female behavior deconstructed
Researchers find many genes influenced by sex hormones that, in turn, govern gender-specific behaviors in mice.
Male and female behavior deconstructed
Researchers find many genes influenced by sex hormones that, in turn, govern gender-specific behaviors in mice.
UC Santa Cruz
Super-Earth found in star's habitable zone
Newly-detected planet is situated in a temperature zone where liquid water could exist on its surface.
Super-Earth found in star's habitable zone
Newly-detected planet is situated in a temperature zone where liquid water could exist on its surface.
UC Davis
Researchers partner in beef E. coli research project
Coast-to-coast project's objective is prevention of potentially fatal illnesses linked to the bacteria.
Researchers partner in beef E. coli research project
Coast-to-coast project's objective is prevention of potentially fatal illnesses linked to the bacteria.
UC Davis
Protein structures give disease clues
Researchers use powerful nuclear magnetic resonance equipment to reveal shape and structure of biological molecules.
Protein structures give disease clues
Researchers use powerful nuclear magnetic resonance equipment to reveal shape and structure of biological molecules.
UCLA
What real commitment to your marriage means
There's a big difference between liking being married and taking tough steps necessary to preserve a relationship.
What real commitment to your marriage means
There's a big difference between liking being married and taking tough steps necessary to preserve a relationship.
UC Santa Barbara
Are jellyfish increasing in the world's oceans?
Global study suggests claims of global increase in numbers are not supported by hard evidence.
Are jellyfish increasing in the world's oceans?
Global study suggests claims of global increase in numbers are not supported by hard evidence.
UC San Francisco
Battling sugar as public health hazard
Societal control of sugar, similar to that of alcohol and tobacco, is needed to curb sugar's dangerous effects.
Battling sugar as public health hazard
Societal control of sugar, similar to that of alcohol and tobacco, is needed to curb sugar's dangerous effects.
UC Riverside
From aviation mechanic in Iraq to physics major
'Building Bridges' program will enable Riverside City College student to transfer to UC Riverside.
From aviation mechanic in Iraq to physics major
'Building Bridges' program will enable Riverside City College student to transfer to UC Riverside.
UC San Diego
Exhibits, events to celebrate Black History Month
Geisel Library to host discussion, displays featuring quilts, 'magic lanterns' depicting the African diaspora.
Exhibits, events to celebrate Black History Month
Geisel Library to host discussion, displays featuring quilts, 'magic lanterns' depicting the African diaspora.
UC Berkeley
Decoding brain waves to eavesdrop on what we hear
Neuroscientists may one day be able to hear the imagined speech of a patient unable to speak.
Decoding brain waves to eavesdrop on what we hear
Neuroscientists may one day be able to hear the imagined speech of a patient unable to speak.
UC Davis
UC Davis research helps radiation clinics increase safety
Study outlines methods for clinics to analyze process in order to minimize human or computer errors.
UC Davis research helps radiation clinics increase safety
Study outlines methods for clinics to analyze process in order to minimize human or computer errors.
UC Davis
Infant cooling program reaches a milestone
After almost three years, 'Cool Babies' program has successfully treated more than 50 infants with birth asphyxia.
Infant cooling program reaches a milestone
After almost three years, 'Cool Babies' program has successfully treated more than 50 infants with birth asphyxia.
UC Davis
Article addresses the e-patient phenomenon
Health-care providers can partner with tech-savvy, educated patients to increase 'collective wisdom' about health.
Article addresses the e-patient phenomenon
Health-care providers can partner with tech-savvy, educated patients to increase 'collective wisdom' about health.
UC Riverside
Cuban-American voters remain in GOP corner
Researchers find that despite significant changes in attitudes, Democrats are not gaining at the ballot box.
Cuban-American voters remain in GOP corner
Researchers find that despite significant changes in attitudes, Democrats are not gaining at the ballot box.
UC Santa Barbara
Graduate student wins UNESCO fellowship
Fellowships, which award $40,000 over two years, are aimed at women scholars in the life sciences.
Graduate student wins UNESCO fellowship
Fellowships, which award $40,000 over two years, are aimed at women scholars in the life sciences.
UCLA
Astronomers solve mystery of vanishing electrons
Findings will further ongoing efforts to predict geomagnetic storms in space, which can severely damage spacecraft.
Astronomers solve mystery of vanishing electrons
Findings will further ongoing efforts to predict geomagnetic storms in space, which can severely damage spacecraft.
UC Santa Barbara
Kavli Institute receives $2.5 million award
Simons Foundation grant will support scientists on extended visits to the research center.
Kavli Institute receives $2.5 million award
Simons Foundation grant will support scientists on extended visits to the research center.
UC Santa Cruz
Ninth scholarship benefit dinner supports students
Alumna and Google exec Susan Wojcicki will deliver the keynote address at the annual fundraiser.
Ninth scholarship benefit dinner supports students
Alumna and Google exec Susan Wojcicki will deliver the keynote address at the annual fundraiser.
UC San Francisco
New lung cancer test predicts survival
Molecular test can predict likelihood of death from early-stage lung cancer more accurately than conventional methods.
New lung cancer test predicts survival
Molecular test can predict likelihood of death from early-stage lung cancer more accurately than conventional methods.
UC San Diego
Grant supports research in blinding eye diseases
Research to Prevent Blindness awards $100,000 grant to medical school's Department of Ophthalmology.
Grant supports research in blinding eye diseases
Research to Prevent Blindness awards $100,000 grant to medical school's Department of Ophthalmology.
UC Santa Barbara
Molecular pathway eyed as trigger for deadly leukemia
DNA mutation found to disrupt cellular function in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
Molecular pathway eyed as trigger for deadly leukemia
DNA mutation found to disrupt cellular function in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
UC Davis
How seawater could corrode nuclear fuel
When radiation converts water into peroxide, a powerful oxidizing agent, it can form a soluble form of uranium.
How seawater could corrode nuclear fuel
When radiation converts water into peroxide, a powerful oxidizing agent, it can form a soluble form of uranium.
UC San Diego
Scientists link gene module to syndromic autism
Newly discovered gene mutations are associated with Joubert syndrome, a rare form of autism.
Scientists link gene module to syndromic autism
Newly discovered gene mutations are associated with Joubert syndrome, a rare form of autism.
UC Davis
Newer radiation technology improves quality of life
More precise treatment for head, neck cancers has resulted in fewer long-term side effects.
Newer radiation technology improves quality of life
More precise treatment for head, neck cancers has resulted in fewer long-term side effects.
UC Irvine
For the birds
Best tree meals for caterpillars make the wrigglers, in turn, more likely meals for the birds that prey upon them.
For the birds
Best tree meals for caterpillars make the wrigglers, in turn, more likely meals for the birds that prey upon them.
UC San Diego
Spanish Civil War art on view at Geisel Library
Special collection holds world's largest repository of materials documenting the Spanish Civil War.
Spanish Civil War art on view at Geisel Library
Special collection holds world's largest repository of materials documenting the Spanish Civil War.
UC Davis
Grant will fund study of cognition and schizophrenia
Research examines whether the drug Modafinil also can improve outcomes for schizophrenia patients.
Grant will fund study of cognition and schizophrenia
Research examines whether the drug Modafinil also can improve outcomes for schizophrenia patients.
UC San Diego
Social networks are nothing new
Social engagement goes back to ancient humans and, aside from the tools, hasn't changed much.
Social networks are nothing new
Social engagement goes back to ancient humans and, aside from the tools, hasn't changed much.
Multicampus
Alumni fill Peace Corps ranks
Six UC campuses are among the 25 colleges that produced the most undergraduate alumni volunteers during 2011.
Alumni fill Peace Corps ranks
Six UC campuses are among the 25 colleges that produced the most undergraduate alumni volunteers during 2011.
UC Irvine
Master’s program to foster biomedical, clinical research
New UC Irvine program will prepare scientists to turn research into improved patient care.
Master’s program to foster biomedical, clinical research
New UC Irvine program will prepare scientists to turn research into improved patient care.
UC San Diego
Alzheimer’s neurons induced from stem cells
First-ever feat, involving pluripotent stem cells, provides new method to understand cause of disease, develop drugs.
Alzheimer’s neurons induced from stem cells
First-ever feat, involving pluripotent stem cells, provides new method to understand cause of disease, develop drugs.
UC San Diego
New fluorescent dyes highlight neuronal activity
Visualizing voltage changes is used for deciphering how brain cells function and interact.
New fluorescent dyes highlight neuronal activity
Visualizing voltage changes is used for deciphering how brain cells function and interact.
UC Berkeley
Restored wetlands rarely equal condition of original
Analysis questions effectiveness of creating new wetlands as replacements for developed areas.
Restored wetlands rarely equal condition of original
Analysis questions effectiveness of creating new wetlands as replacements for developed areas.
UC Davis
Walnut diet slows tumor growth in mice
Excluding walnuts to lower dietary fat may not be beneficial for males with prostate cancer.
Walnut diet slows tumor growth in mice
Excluding walnuts to lower dietary fat may not be beneficial for males with prostate cancer.
UC Santa Cruz
Conference explores labor in the food system
Conference will examine the roles of labor and social justice in reshaping the contemporary global food system.
Conference explores labor in the food system
Conference will examine the roles of labor and social justice in reshaping the contemporary global food system.
UC Santa Barbara
Sociologist receives grant to study gang youth
$300,000 grant will fund study on interactions outside of gangs, how they affect identity and behavior.
Sociologist receives grant to study gang youth
$300,000 grant will fund study on interactions outside of gangs, how they affect identity and behavior.
UC San Francisco
Imaging, tracking brain tumors
Team develops way of revealing marker that facilitates following patient progress after surgery.
Imaging, tracking brain tumors
Team develops way of revealing marker that facilitates following patient progress after surgery.
UC San Francisco
Campus shares $25M grant to find epilepsy genes
Researchers team with other institutions on DNA decoding to analyze genetic causes of the disease.
Campus shares $25M grant to find epilepsy genes
Researchers team with other institutions on DNA decoding to analyze genetic causes of the disease.
UC Berkeley
Use your brain, lower Alzheimer's protein levels
Lifelong habits of cognitive stimulation are linked to fewer deposits of beta-amyloid protein.
Use your brain, lower Alzheimer's protein levels
Lifelong habits of cognitive stimulation are linked to fewer deposits of beta-amyloid protein.
UC Santa Barbara
Ocean acidification study clarifies effects of CO2
Increase in ocean carbon dioxide levels linked to shell problems in marine inverterbrates.
Ocean acidification study clarifies effects of CO2
Increase in ocean carbon dioxide levels linked to shell problems in marine inverterbrates.
UC San Diego
Health System acquires Nevada Cancer Institute
Interstate partnership will expand cancer care to patients in the Las Vegas region.
Health System acquires Nevada Cancer Institute
Interstate partnership will expand cancer care to patients in the Las Vegas region.
UC Merced
Computer scientist earns early-career research award
Ming-Hsuan Yang honored by National Sciece Foundation; award comes with nearly $500,000 in research funds.
Computer scientist earns early-career research award
Ming-Hsuan Yang honored by National Sciece Foundation; award comes with nearly $500,000 in research funds.
LBNL
Lab selects Richmond Field Station as preferred site
UC-owned site solves lab's pressing space problems while maintaining 80-year connection with UC Berkeley campus.
Lab selects Richmond Field Station as preferred site
UC-owned site solves lab's pressing space problems while maintaining 80-year connection with UC Berkeley campus.
UC Merced
Campus receives award for educational programming
Campus honored for utilizing new, effective and innovative systems to evaluate and demonstrate student outcomes.
Campus receives award for educational programming
Campus honored for utilizing new, effective and innovative systems to evaluate and demonstrate student outcomes.
UC San Diego
Regents approve next phase of University House rehab
Historic house to be renamed in honor of longtime supporter Audrey Geisel, widow of author "Dr. Seuss."
Regents approve next phase of University House rehab
Historic house to be renamed in honor of longtime supporter Audrey Geisel, widow of author "Dr. Seuss."
UCLA
Mystery: How alcohol dramatically extends worm's life
Researchers stumped over why minuscule amounts of ethanol appear to double worm's life span.
Mystery: How alcohol dramatically extends worm's life
Researchers stumped over why minuscule amounts of ethanol appear to double worm's life span.
UC San Diego
National Academy of Sciences honors professor
Seventeen individuals nationwide are recognized for major contributions to science.
National Academy of Sciences honors professor
Seventeen individuals nationwide are recognized for major contributions to science.
UC Merced
Researchers boost solar concentrator efficiency
Changing the shape of a solar concentrator significantly increases its efficiency, bringing its use closer to reality.
Researchers boost solar concentrator efficiency
Changing the shape of a solar concentrator significantly increases its efficiency, bringing its use closer to reality.
UC San Diego
Scripps Oceanography center toasts 10 years
Pair of events commemorate Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation's 10-year anniversary.
Scripps Oceanography center toasts 10 years
Pair of events commemorate Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation's 10-year anniversary.
UC San Francisco
Team uncovers how immune cells attack invaders
Finding could lead to strategies for treating conditions from spinal cord injury to cancer.
Team uncovers how immune cells attack invaders
Finding could lead to strategies for treating conditions from spinal cord injury to cancer.
UC Davis
Investigators progress in treating Huntington's disease
Stem cells show promise for delivering gene therapy for the currently incurable disease.
Investigators progress in treating Huntington's disease
Stem cells show promise for delivering gene therapy for the currently incurable disease.
UC Davis
Researchers refine nanoparticles for drug delivery
New class of nanoparticles, synthesized to prevent premature drug release, holds promise for cancer treatment.
Researchers refine nanoparticles for drug delivery
New class of nanoparticles, synthesized to prevent premature drug release, holds promise for cancer treatment.
UC Davis
Education program for end-of-life care now online
New website offers valuable lessons for health care professionals in dealing with end-of-life issues.
Education program for end-of-life care now online
New website offers valuable lessons for health care professionals in dealing with end-of-life issues.
UC Irvine
Researchers find how teardrop protein kills bacteria
Novel technology that reveals lysozymes have jaws could aid in early diagnosis of cancer, other illnesses.
Researchers find how teardrop protein kills bacteria
Novel technology that reveals lysozymes have jaws could aid in early diagnosis of cancer, other illnesses.
UCLA
Link between melanoma drug, secondary cancers
Treatment strategies using vemurafenib now require an additional step to prevent squamous-cell cancers.
Link between melanoma drug, secondary cancers
Treatment strategies using vemurafenib now require an additional step to prevent squamous-cell cancers.
UCLA
Partnership to meet unique needs of veterans, families
New project with Michelle Obama and Jill Biden is latest UCLA effort to provide cutting-edge care to wounded warriors.
Partnership to meet unique needs of veterans, families
New project with Michelle Obama and Jill Biden is latest UCLA effort to provide cutting-edge care to wounded warriors.
UC San Francisco
Saving dogs with spinal cord injuries
Department of Defense funds UCSF collaboration to test canine therapy that may help people.
Saving dogs with spinal cord injuries
Department of Defense funds UCSF collaboration to test canine therapy that may help people.
UC San Diego
Call for change in smoking cessation policy
Quitting success rates decline; marketing, underestimation of difficulty eyed as contributing factors.
Call for change in smoking cessation policy
Quitting success rates decline; marketing, underestimation of difficulty eyed as contributing factors.
UC Davis
Dermatologists find telemedicine effective for care
Ability to use still or video imagery in patient diagnosis is a particular benefit of telemedicine.
Dermatologists find telemedicine effective for care
Ability to use still or video imagery in patient diagnosis is a particular benefit of telemedicine.
UC Davis
Job-related ills estimated to cost $250 billion per year
Researcher recommends expanded prevention measures to reduce occupational injury or illness among workers.
Job-related ills estimated to cost $250 billion per year
Researcher recommends expanded prevention measures to reduce occupational injury or illness among workers.
UC Riverside
Powering electric vehicles with sunlight
Researchers get $2M award to build solar arrays, battery storage, vehicle charging stations and an electric trolley.
Powering electric vehicles with sunlight
Researchers get $2M award to build solar arrays, battery storage, vehicle charging stations and an electric trolley.
UC San Diego
Fetal alcohol syndrome traits linked to timing of exposure
Study results point to no ‘safe' period for consumption of alcohol during pregnancy.
Fetal alcohol syndrome traits linked to timing of exposure
Study results point to no ‘safe' period for consumption of alcohol during pregnancy.
UC San Francisco
Targetable protein may trigger some breast cancers
"Cleaver-wielding" protein frees some tumor cells, allowing them to further misbehave.
Targetable protein may trigger some breast cancers
"Cleaver-wielding" protein frees some tumor cells, allowing them to further misbehave.
UC Berkeley
Gossip isn't all bad: It has social, psychological benefits
Rumor-mongering can have benefits such as helping police bad behavior, preventing exploitation and lowering stress.
Gossip isn't all bad: It has social, psychological benefits
Rumor-mongering can have benefits such as helping police bad behavior, preventing exploitation and lowering stress.
UC Davis
Community center creates welcome at heart of campus
Student community center was funded through fees approved by students in 1999 and 2002.
Community center creates welcome at heart of campus
Student community center was funded through fees approved by students in 1999 and 2002.
UC Davis
$2 million to fund research on African vegetable crops
Research projects will address seed preservation and improvement of indigenous vegetable systems.
$2 million to fund research on African vegetable crops
Research projects will address seed preservation and improvement of indigenous vegetable systems.
UC Davis
Joint U.S./Japan project for better biofuels
Grant-funded project aims to develop environmentally friendly fuels and to reduce pesticide usage.
Joint U.S./Japan project for better biofuels
Grant-funded project aims to develop environmentally friendly fuels and to reduce pesticide usage.
UC Davis
Drilling for climate change
Mediterranean research voyage drilled through ocean floor for data on climate change through the centuries.
Drilling for climate change
Mediterranean research voyage drilled through ocean floor for data on climate change through the centuries.
UC Davis
Cancer center to be featured on PBS Newshour
News program looks at campus contributions to advances in national 'war on cancer.'
Cancer center to be featured on PBS Newshour
News program looks at campus contributions to advances in national 'war on cancer.'
UC Davis
Deaf ASL users pick up faster on body language
Study suggests deaf people may be more adept at discerning subtle visual traits, an ability useful in some sensitive jobs.
Deaf ASL users pick up faster on body language
Study suggests deaf people may be more adept at discerning subtle visual traits, an ability useful in some sensitive jobs.
UC Davis
How the brain routes traffic for maximum alertness
Study shows how brain reconfigures connections to minimize distractions, take advantage of knowledge of situations.
How the brain routes traffic for maximum alertness
Study shows how brain reconfigures connections to minimize distractions, take advantage of knowledge of situations.
UC San Diego
DOE awards record supercomputing time
SDSC and affiliated researchers to get more than a quarter billion hours in computation program.
DOE awards record supercomputing time
SDSC and affiliated researchers to get more than a quarter billion hours in computation program.
UC Berkeley
Media advisory: Magnes Collection open house
Esteemed collection focused on Jewish culture opens as part of the Bancroft Library.
Media advisory: Magnes Collection open house
Esteemed collection focused on Jewish culture opens as part of the Bancroft Library.
UC San Diego
Don’t know much about charter schools
After two decades, there still remain many question marks regarding nation's charter schools.
Don’t know much about charter schools
After two decades, there still remain many question marks regarding nation's charter schools.
UCLA
Iron intake in teen years can impact brain in later life
Researchers also discover a genetic link between iron transport and brain structure.
Iron intake in teen years can impact brain in later life
Researchers also discover a genetic link between iron transport and brain structure.
UC Riverside
Tuskegee Airmen Archive consulted for feature film
"Red Tails," a Lucasfilm production, will be released in theaters nationwide Jan. 20.
Tuskegee Airmen Archive consulted for feature film
"Red Tails," a Lucasfilm production, will be released in theaters nationwide Jan. 20.
UC San Francisco
Study offers clue as to why alcohol is addicting
Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and reward.
Study offers clue as to why alcohol is addicting
Drinking alcohol leads to the release of endorphins in areas of the brain that produce feelings of pleasure and reward.
UCLA
Evolution is written all over your face
Primates' faces become more plain when they live in larger groups because of a greater focus on facial expressions.
Evolution is written all over your face
Primates' faces become more plain when they live in larger groups because of a greater focus on facial expressions.
UC San Francisco
Online resource helps assess life expectancy
Indices evaluate multiple characteristics to provide more accurate assessment of older patients.
Online resource helps assess life expectancy
Indices evaluate multiple characteristics to provide more accurate assessment of older patients.
UC San Diego
Author Byrna Kranzler to speak at Geisel Library
Author of “The Accidental Anarchist" will relate grandparent's harrowing tale featured in the book.
Author Byrna Kranzler to speak at Geisel Library
Author of “The Accidental Anarchist" will relate grandparent's harrowing tale featured in the book.