UC Newsroom |
Igniting innovation: University of California in the summer
Summer heat won’t stop UC from upholding its teaching, research and public service mission, with exciting offerings across the state for Californians of all ages.
UC San Francisco |
Why don’t some people get sick from COVID-19? A gene mutation may be at work
The cells of ‘super dodgers’ know SARS-CoV-2 as the enemy thanks to seasonal colds.
UC San Diego |
Gulf War Illness caused by mitochondrial dysfunction, not inflammation
UC San Diego scientists contest longstanding hypothesis about mysterious illness affecting Gulf War veterans, providing first direct evidence that symptoms are driven by impaired mitochondria.
UC Riverside |
Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut
Diets high in soybean oil decrease endocannabinoids in the gut and can lead to colitis, a new study finds.
UC San Diego |
One-two punch: Novel drug pairing could beat pancreatic cancer
UC San Diego researchers find a combination of drugs outperformed other treatments in human and mouse models of pancreatic cancer; now urge clinical trial.
UCSF Magazine |
You’ll soon be able to get a blood test for Alzheimer’s. Will you want one?
The advent of cheap, easy-to-use blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease has the potential to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment. But they also raise difficult questions that the field is only beginning to consider.
UC Riverside |
How to make reclaimed water ready for crops
A new, simple solution for cleaning out unhealthy chemicals and turning sewage into sustenance.
UC San Francisco |
California statewide study investigates causes and impacts of homelessness
UCSF releases most comprehensive study of people experiencing homelessness.
UC Davis |
UC Davis Innovation Awards for 2023 honor contributions that benefit society
From climate-resilient construction to biomedical imaging, winners of this year’s UC Davis Innovation Awards are developing solutions with global impact.
UC Riverside |
Previously unknown material could revolutionize cancer treatment
Tiny “dots” transform light, enabling big advancements.
UC Irvine |
UC Irvine scientists create long-lasting, cobalt-free, lithium-ion batteries
The finding promises to help manufacturers move beyond the controversial metal cobalt.
UC Riverside via The Conversation |
Aztec and Maya civilizations are household names — but it’s the Olmecs who are the ‘mother culture’ of ancient Mesoamerica
The return of an important monument to Mexico puts a spotlight on a culture whose influence is still felt in the Americas today.