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UC IrvineFragile mega-galaxy is missing link in history of cosmos Discovery is confirmed by observatories around the world. 
UCLAGenome of lotus may hold anti-aging secrets Scientists sequence 86 percent of genes in ancient plant that is believed to have powerful genetic repair systems.
UC Santa Barbara ----------------------------------------Cinnamon may help prevent Alzheimer's Compounds in the common spice appear to prevent 'tangles' in brain cells that are a hallmark of the disease.
UC Berkeley ----------------------------------------Public sleuths needed in natural history collections Museum recruits volunteers to help transcribe specimen field notes - some dating back more than a century.
UC Irvine ----------------------------------------2009 swine flu pandemic deadlier for young adults People 65 and over had greater immunity due to previous exposure to similar viruses, study shows.
UC Riverside ----------------------------------------Immortality Project awards research grants Researchers receive $2.3 million to study near-death experiences, beliefs in an afterlife and the ageless hydra.
UC San Diego
----------------------------------------Center targets ocean contaminants and human health Chemicals in breast milk, compounds in seafood are among the targeted contaminants. More Campus and Lab News Resource Quick Links |
Top Feature Students Students give high marks to UC education, access to courses Biennial survey reveals overall satisfaction with college experience at UC, even in the face of reduced state funding. More Top Features Office of the President News
UC RegentsState of the University outlined in Yudof ‘white paper’ Report offers overview of changes, trends over the past six years. 
HealthUC medical centers will expand palliative care with $1M grant Project seeks to improve quality of care for ICU patients and their families throughout UC Health.
Labor ----------------------------------------UC Health statement at end of med center strike Dr. John Stobo, senior VP for health sciences and services, thanks health professionals who worked during walkout.
Labor ----------------------------------------Court issues injunction limiting strike at med centers Action follows request from state board to curtail walkout by AFSCME, UPTE members.
Labor ----------------------------------------Statement on impact of scheduled strike Dr. John Stobo, senior VP for health sciences and services, comments on impact of walkout on patient care.
Earth Sciences ----------------------------------------SoilWeb reveals what's below ground's surface Database chronicles diversity of soils throughout the United States.
Labor ----------------------------------------State labor board seeks injunction regarding strikes Unions representing workers at UC's five medical centers plan May 21-22 walkout.
UC Regents
----------------------------------------Student graduation rates hit a 20-year high Both freshmen and transfer students at UC are graduating more quickly than in the recent past. More Office of the President News |