Study: Snacking on almonds a healthy alternative for breakfast-skipping students
UC Merced
August 17, 2018
A new study shows the snack can improve key metabolic indicators for breakfast-skipping college students.
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How do our bodies fight off dangerous chemicals?
Cells are like night club bouncers, says UC San Diego's Amro Hamdoun: With every substance that a cell encounters, it has to decide which to eliminate and which to let in. -
How much sugar are you really eating?
In the near future, the Nutrition Facts label on the back of packaged foods will have a new look and more information. UC Davis' Kimber Stanhope explains how this will reveal the amount of sugar that is added to our foods. -
Ebola 101
An infectious-disease expert at UC Berkeley offers a primer on the deadly Ebola virus. -
New tactics, old foe: malaria
Vector biologist Anthony James takes a fresh look at how mosquitoes transmit malaria and other diseases.
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Why some get zits, others don't
UCLA
February 28, 2013
Two strains of acne bacteria are linked to pimples, while another's linked to healthy skin. -
Pushing innovations to industry's doorstep
UC Office of the President
February 27, 2013
Proof of Concept grants move research to market. -
New strategies pinpoint breast cancer risk, spare many from agony
UC Office of the President
February 26, 2013
With the help of donations from state tax filers, the California Breast Cancer Research Program funds innovative research. Studies have led to simple tests that guide treatment by distinguishing non-invasive forms of the cancer from aggressive types.
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Your kid will love this: Lawrence Hall of Science's DIY Human Body app (for iPhone and iPad) helps kids discover how their bodies really work.