UC San Diego |
New study shows popular GLP-1 weight loss drug may slow biological aging
A new study provides the first clinical evidence that popular semaglutide drugs, like Ozempic or Wegovy, could slow down processes associated with biological aging.
UC Riverside |
What is screwworm, and what is the outlook for the outbreak?
Earlier this month, the USDA confirmed the presence of screwworm in Texas, which could decimate the multibillion-dollar cattle and dairy industry. UC Riverside entomologists answer some of the questions arising from such a threat.
UC San Francisco, UC Berkeley |
How new AI cuts breast cancer screening time for high-risk women
Using AI on mammograms can identify patients at highest risk for breast cancer and get them same-day follow up care, eliminating stressful waiting times.
UC Berkeley |
Tripping into old age: Can psychedelics protect the aging brain?
In a new study, UC Berkeley researchers are investigating whether psilocybin can support healthy aging by boosting plasticity in the brains of older adults.
UC Newsroom |
2 UC alums pursue 2026 World Cup glory
UC Davis star Max Arfsten will represent the U.S. and former UC Santa Barbara great Michael Boxall New Zealand as the world’s single biggest athletic tournament returns stateside for the first time in 32 years.
UC Newsroom |
Experimental drug for pancreatic cancer based on UC research offers new hope
A new era in the treatment of deadly pancreatic cancer was heralded by scientists this week, thanks to research by the University of California.
UC Newsroom |
The unsung heroes behind D-Day’s success
Most people don’t know D-Day was supposed to happen on June 5. That it didn’t was key to the entire operation, and hinged on the ability to predict the weather — using UC research.
UC Merced |
New study urges earlier detection of Valley fever as cases climb
A new study calls for a shift in how Valley fever is recognized and treated, warning that delayed diagnosis continues to prolong illness, drive unnecessary treatment and contribute to preventable deaths.
UC Santa Barbara |
Six roads to safety: New study finds a critical threshold for wildfire survival
17.7 million Americans live in communities too road-poor to evacuate safely.
UC Santa Cruz |
What can you do with a humanities degree? A new UC Santa Cruz course has answers
A new course introduces students to the professional possibilities of a humanities education while helping them develop collaboration, leadership, and communication skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
UC San Diego |
10 ways to build a healthier relationship with yourself and others
Practical steps for building a happier life by improving the way we relate to ourselves and others are at the heart of a UC San Diego course launched by psychologist Karen Dobkins to help students practice good habits.
UC Davis |
These California wildflowers could save other plants
Understanding native jewelflowers could help plants adapt and survive changing weather patterns.