UC Davis |

Loneliness drives cognitive impairment, can lead to shorter life, study suggests

A National Institutes of Health study with data from 18 countries suggests that older people who struggle with loneliness — rather than strictly being alone — may experience a faster mental and physical decline.
UC Berkeley |

The nose knows: Electric snoot can smell when your food’s gone bad

A new proof-of-concept device created by UC Berkeley researchers can sniff out gases emitted by harmful bacteria, allergens and other food safety hazards.
UC Irvine |

The ‘dad bod’ dilemma

A new UC Irvine study highlights how fathers may influence childhood obesity risks.
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 |

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 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 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 Davis |

These California wildflowers could save other plants

Understanding native jewelflowers could help plants adapt and survive changing weather patterns.
UC Merced |

Can AI help predict and manage drought?

A new book explains how AI tools can use historical climate records, current observations, satellite imagery, and sensor data to assess and forecast drought.