UC Santa Barbara |
Book explores labor politics and conservative right
UC Santa Barbara historian examines the contentious relationship that has spawned recent political turmoil.
UC Davis |
Discovery could help combat chronic pain in diabetics
Class of natural compounds found within the body that may someday lead to relief for millions who have disease.
UC Santa Cruz |
Lead poisoning blocks California condor recovery
Study confirms lead-based ammunition as primary source of lead in condors, shows population cannot recover as long as lead contamination persists.
UC Irvine |
Eye telescope aids macular degeneration patients
Vision-restoring device could improve quality of life for 15 million Americans.
UCLA |
Math model shows crimes cluster on gang turf borders
The model, which has been used for more than 80 years to determine the hunting range of animals in the wild, holds promise for mapping street-gang territory.
UC Santa Cruz |
California sea level projected to rise at higher rate than global average
Slower rate expected for Oregon and Washington, but major earthquake could cause sudden rise.
UC San Diego |
Tattoo electronics used to monitor newborns
Study will test whether bulky electronics could be replaced with a stamp-sized wearable patch of tiny circuits, sensors, and wireless transmitters.
UC Santa Cruz |
Increase in Lyme disease mirrors drop in red fox numbers
More coyotes and fewer foxes means more tick-bearing small mammals.
UC San Diego |
Culture heritage center celebrates anniversary
Research center focused on technology and cultural heritage has become an important player in efforts to study, preserve historic artifacts.
UC Irvine |
Psychopaths not all psychos
Many have no history of violent or criminal behavior, says professor Jennifer Skeem.
UC Davis |
Outdoor 'smart' lighting system to save energy, enhance safety
New system is one of the most advanced in world and is expected to save $100,000 a year in costs.
UC Irvine |
New breed of mosquitoes can't transmit malaria
Researchers produce mosquito model that impairs development of the disease parasite and can't transmit via bites.