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UC Santa Barbara
Physicists move closer to quantum computing
Researchers make important advance in electrically controlling quantum states of electrons.
Physicists move closer to quantum computing
Researchers make important advance in electrically controlling quantum states of electrons.
UC San Francisco
New look at schizophrenia gene
Fruit-fly studies point to more dramatic impact of gene missing in those with schizophrenia.
New look at schizophrenia gene
Fruit-fly studies point to more dramatic impact of gene missing in those with schizophrenia.
UC Davis
Bone implant offers hope for skull deformities
Healthy bone growth may eliminate need for subsequent surgeries to treat craniosynostosis.
Bone implant offers hope for skull deformities
Healthy bone growth may eliminate need for subsequent surgeries to treat craniosynostosis.
UC Davis
Workshop on economics, neuroscience and hormones
Event explores links between hormones, brain activity and economic decisions.
Workshop on economics, neuroscience and hormones
Event explores links between hormones, brain activity and economic decisions.
UC Davis
New maize map to aid plant breeding efforts
Research could pave the way to significant improvements in a plant that is a major source of food, fuel, animal feed and fiber.
New maize map to aid plant breeding efforts
Research could pave the way to significant improvements in a plant that is a major source of food, fuel, animal feed and fiber.
UC Davis
Women still minority in executive suites, boardrooms
'Glass ceiling' still prevalent - men hold nine of every 10 top management, board positions in state's largest firms.
Women still minority in executive suites, boardrooms
'Glass ceiling' still prevalent - men hold nine of every 10 top management, board positions in state's largest firms.
UC Davis
Excess folic acid may pose health risks for elderly
Elevated levels of supplement linked to B-12 deficiency, which can trigger anemia and neurological damage.
Excess folic acid may pose health risks for elderly
Elevated levels of supplement linked to B-12 deficiency, which can trigger anemia and neurological damage.
UC Berkeley
Some of us may be born more empathetic
Researchers find evidence linking increased empathy to a variation of the oxytocin receptor gene.
Some of us may be born more empathetic
Researchers find evidence linking increased empathy to a variation of the oxytocin receptor gene.
UC Berkeley
Museum building project to be modified
Economy forces revision of plans for Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; alternative expected in early 2010.
Museum building project to be modified
Economy forces revision of plans for Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; alternative expected in early 2010.
UC San Diego
Down syndrome dysfunction reversed in mouse model
New research findings may point to new treatments, especially for adult patients.
Down syndrome dysfunction reversed in mouse model
New research findings may point to new treatments, especially for adult patients.
UC San Diego
Museum, libraries form partnership
Agreement increases student, faculty access to MCASD catalogues, provides resources to curatorial staff.
Museum, libraries form partnership
Agreement increases student, faculty access to MCASD catalogues, provides resources to curatorial staff.
UCLA
Nanoparticles cause genetic damage in mice
Common elements, found in cosmetics, sunscreen, vitamins and more, may increase cancer risk.
Nanoparticles cause genetic damage in mice
Common elements, found in cosmetics, sunscreen, vitamins and more, may increase cancer risk.
UC Davis
Simon Baron-Cohen to discuss androgen theory of autism
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute lecturer to address 'extreme male brain' theory of the disorder.
Simon Baron-Cohen to discuss androgen theory of autism
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute lecturer to address 'extreme male brain' theory of the disorder.
UCLA
Study shows brain's ability to reorganize
Neurological adaptability likely accounts for heightened senses in blind individuals.
Study shows brain's ability to reorganize
Neurological adaptability likely accounts for heightened senses in blind individuals.
UCLA
'Fly paper' captures circulating cancer cells
New device essentially performs 'liquid' biopsy, potentially limiting cancer metastasis and improving treatment.
'Fly paper' captures circulating cancer cells
New device essentially performs 'liquid' biopsy, potentially limiting cancer metastasis and improving treatment.
UC San Diego
Teaching experiment leads to improved patient care
Grant will fund integration of medical knowledge, clinical practice into biomedical doctoral curricula.
Teaching experiment leads to improved patient care
Grant will fund integration of medical knowledge, clinical practice into biomedical doctoral curricula.
UC Berkeley
Social media pioneers to discuss future of public forums
Speakers will explore how online communities are reconfiguring common conceptions of civic responsibility.
Social media pioneers to discuss future of public forums
Speakers will explore how online communities are reconfiguring common conceptions of civic responsibility.
UC Berkeley
Fisher Center hosts real estate symposium
Industry leaders offer insights into real estate market's recovery and future at 32nd annual event.
Fisher Center hosts real estate symposium
Industry leaders offer insights into real estate market's recovery and future at 32nd annual event.
UC Berkeley
Panel to evaluate Obama's presidency so far
Discussion is part of 40th anniversary celebration of the journal, The Black Scholar.
Panel to evaluate Obama's presidency so far
Discussion is part of 40th anniversary celebration of the journal, The Black Scholar.
UC San Diego
Call for nominations for alumni awards
Annual 'Awards for Excellence' will recognize accomplishments of outstanding alumni and faculty.
Call for nominations for alumni awards
Annual 'Awards for Excellence' will recognize accomplishments of outstanding alumni and faculty.
UC San Diego
Librarians build Web archives on swine flu, wildfires
Growing collection of electronic archives helps preserve enduring access to online information.
Librarians build Web archives on swine flu, wildfires
Growing collection of electronic archives helps preserve enduring access to online information.
UC San Diego
Analyzing brain changes in Alzheimer's disease
MRI technology utilized to speed diagnosis and improve monitoring of the disease.
Analyzing brain changes in Alzheimer's disease
MRI technology utilized to speed diagnosis and improve monitoring of the disease.
UC San Diego
Mummies reveal heart disease as ancient affliction
Researchers - including one from UC Irvine - find evidence of hardening of the arteries, despite likelihood of physical activity.
Mummies reveal heart disease as ancient affliction
Researchers - including one from UC Irvine - find evidence of hardening of the arteries, despite likelihood of physical activity.
UC San Diego
Bees can learn differences in food’s temperature
Ability may assist bees in locating the warm, sugar-rich nectar or high-protein pollen produced by many flowers.
Bees can learn differences in food’s temperature
Ability may assist bees in locating the warm, sugar-rich nectar or high-protein pollen produced by many flowers.
UCLA
Linguistics professor, Chickasaw elder win book prize
Duo wins 2010 Bloomfield Book Award, noting contribution to understanding of language and linguistics.
Linguistics professor, Chickasaw elder win book prize
Duo wins 2010 Bloomfield Book Award, noting contribution to understanding of language and linguistics.
UC Davis
Historic Native American garden dedicated
Contemplative space honors original inhabitants, educates present-day ones.
Historic Native American garden dedicated
Contemplative space honors original inhabitants, educates present-day ones.
UC Davis
Text message reminders can encourage healthy action
Innovative strategy - used to foster sunscreen use - also could help people follow doctors' orders, take medications
Text message reminders can encourage healthy action
Innovative strategy - used to foster sunscreen use - also could help people follow doctors' orders, take medications
UC Irvine
Compound boosts anti-inflammatory fat levels
Researchers find way to boost levels of substance that reduces allergic symptoms, occurrences of rheumatic fever.
Compound boosts anti-inflammatory fat levels
Researchers find way to boost levels of substance that reduces allergic symptoms, occurrences of rheumatic fever.
UC Berkeley
Chromosomes dance, pair up on nuclear membrane
Cell cytoskeleton essentially reaches into nucleus to bring chromosome pairs together for recombination, segregation.
Chromosomes dance, pair up on nuclear membrane
Cell cytoskeleton essentially reaches into nucleus to bring chromosome pairs together for recombination, segregation.
UC Irvine
Computer model previews a greener future
STREET offers detailed analyses of fuel scenarios - potential tool for policymakers as well as engineers.
Computer model previews a greener future
STREET offers detailed analyses of fuel scenarios - potential tool for policymakers as well as engineers.
UC Irvine
Racial prejudice factor in opinions of Obama
'Biased' study participants favored health care plan attributed to former President Clinton over identical one tied to Obama.
Racial prejudice factor in opinions of Obama
'Biased' study participants favored health care plan attributed to former President Clinton over identical one tied to Obama.
UCLA
Sixtysomethings may have more disabilities
Increasing disability in basic, instrumental activities and mobility may portend trends for aging baby boomers.
Sixtysomethings may have more disabilities
Increasing disability in basic, instrumental activities and mobility may portend trends for aging baby boomers.
UC Davis
Scientists honored by California Academy of Sciences
Husband-wife entomologist team continues research work, even after retirement.
Scientists honored by California Academy of Sciences
Husband-wife entomologist team continues research work, even after retirement.
UCLA
Thinking of a loved one can reduce pain
Improved tolerance to discomfort underscores the importance of social relationships.
Thinking of a loved one can reduce pain
Improved tolerance to discomfort underscores the importance of social relationships.
UC Berkeley
Vibrations key to efficiency of green fluorescent protein
Verdant protein from Pacific Ocean jellyfish has replaced many dyes in biological studies.
Vibrations key to efficiency of green fluorescent protein
Verdant protein from Pacific Ocean jellyfish has replaced many dyes in biological studies.
UCLA
Leukemia drug shows promise against ovarian cancer
When paired with chemotherapy, FDA-approved drug inhibits cancer cell growth and invasiveness.
Leukemia drug shows promise against ovarian cancer
When paired with chemotherapy, FDA-approved drug inhibits cancer cell growth and invasiveness.
UC San Diego
'Active Desk' gets office workers up and moving
Low-cost desk-treadmill combo keeps computer work from being a sedentary pursuit.
'Active Desk' gets office workers up and moving
Low-cost desk-treadmill combo keeps computer work from being a sedentary pursuit.
UCLA
How Falklands wolf came about
Biologists and colleagues have solved the mystery of the Falkland Islands wolf, first contemplated by Charles Darwin.
How Falklands wolf came about
Biologists and colleagues have solved the mystery of the Falkland Islands wolf, first contemplated by Charles Darwin.
UCLA
Europe, America not so different after all
New book digs past old stereotypes, finds trove of similarities between the U.S. and European Union nations.
Europe, America not so different after all
New book digs past old stereotypes, finds trove of similarities between the U.S. and European Union nations.
UCLA
Why can't chimps speak? Single gene at root
Gene responsible for speech disruption may be the difference between talking humans and non-talking primates.
Why can't chimps speak? Single gene at root
Gene responsible for speech disruption may be the difference between talking humans and non-talking primates.
UC San Diego
Web site offers info on nutrition for tiny babies
SPIN program's online arm has resources on providing human milk to premature and underweight infants.
Web site offers info on nutrition for tiny babies
SPIN program's online arm has resources on providing human milk to premature and underweight infants.
UC Davis
California's ancient kelp forest
Current kelp beds are 70 percent smaller than those of 7,500 years ago.
California's ancient kelp forest
Current kelp beds are 70 percent smaller than those of 7,500 years ago.
UC Davis
Project to build secure military wireless networks
Ten-year grant will fund center devoted to build scientific foundation for secure, stable mobile networks
Project to build secure military wireless networks
Ten-year grant will fund center devoted to build scientific foundation for secure, stable mobile networks
UC Davis
Cave study links climate change to California droughts
Stalagmite analysis draws connection between warmer Arctic temperatures and lack of precipitation in California.
Cave study links climate change to California droughts
Stalagmite analysis draws connection between warmer Arctic temperatures and lack of precipitation in California.
UC Berkeley
Business luminaries discuss tech, lower health costs
Andy Grove, Steve Burd spotlighted in technology leaders conference at Mission Bay.
Business luminaries discuss tech, lower health costs
Andy Grove, Steve Burd spotlighted in technology leaders conference at Mission Bay.
UC San Francisco
P.E. key to improving health in low-income teens
School-based physical education tops options in helping curb obesity, improving fitness.
P.E. key to improving health in low-income teens
School-based physical education tops options in helping curb obesity, improving fitness.