UC Berkeley |

Extinct human cousin gave Tibetans advantage at high elevation

Common ancestors of Han Chinese and Tibetans interbred with a mysterious human-like group and picked up a unique gene variant that later helped them adapt to a low-oxygen environment.
UC Newsroom |

Online program gives all students access to a college prep curriculum

By creating free, state-of-the-art online courses, program offers students new options for completing a curriculum that will make them eligible and competitive for college.
UC San Francisco |

Treat mental illness by healing brain circuitry

Project seeks permanent cures for anxiety disorders, depression, addiction.