UC Santa Cruz |

Dwindling fish linked to excess nutrients

Nutrient-rich runoff from land takes a toll on fish nurseries in coastal estuaries and subsequently on commercial fisheries.
UCLA |

Researchers find molecular rules that govern autoimmune disorders

Discovery could lead to better treatment and control of lupus, psoriasis and other ailments.
California Magazine |

Rethinking the idea of Social Security numbers

Cyberattacks have raised questions about the use of Social Security numbers as universal identifiers. If we can't stop using them, what else can people do to fend off identity thieves?
UC Berkeley |

Is motorcycle lane-splitting safe? New report says it can be

Car motorists may not like it, but lane-splitting at moderate speeds doesn't necessarily pose a greater risk for injury.
UC Berkeley |

Get the giggles often? It may be in your DNA

A gene involved in the regulation of serotonin makes some of us more prone to spontaneous smiles and bursts of laughter.
UC Santa Cruz |

Scientists discover protein that silences the biological clock

Disruption of the clock has been associated with a variety of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer itself.
UC San Diego |

Cloudy shrimp, thanks to ocean acidification

Increased acidity is linked to more calcium in shrimp shells and, as a result, decreased shrimp transparency.
UCLA |

Number of Asian American voters projected to double by 2040

Study explores implications for upcoming political races.
UC Center for Occupational and Environmental Health |

New approach to ID chemicals that raise risk of breast cancer

Exposure to synthetic chemicals and pollutants in air, water, food, workplaces and consumer products may account for a significant portion of breast cancer risk.
UC San Diego |

Researchers find gene mutation that restricts vision to black and white

Gene mutation strips color from sight and causes near-blinding sensitivity to bright light.
UC Berkeley |

Poor sleep linked to toxic buildup of Alzheimer’s protein, memory loss

Deposits of beta-amyloid appear to lead to a vicious cycle in which sleep is further disturbed and memory impaired.
UC San Diego |

Programming probiotics for early detection of liver cancer

Genetically programmed over-the-counter probiotics spotlight liver cancer through a urine test.