The researchers determined ‘medical vulnerability’ by referencing indicators identified by the CDC, including e-cigarette and tobacco use.
The next trend in food: Edible insects?
A lot of people think you should be eating more insects.
Do we know what we want in a romantic partner? Probably no more than a random stranger would
It sounds like the setup for a reality show, but science says it's true: Our stated preferences may not be so meaningful.
UC Riverside discovers first effective treatment for citrus-destroying disease
The disease that has devastated crops in Florida and threatens California may finally be stoppable.
Is the food supply strong enough to weather COVID-19?
Are empty shelves behind us or are there more shortages to come?
How dogs actually age (and what that tells us about how we do)
Understanding how dogs age can help us fight human aging.
UC Berkeley launches trial of saliva test for COVID-19
Saliva can be gathered without medical supervision, unlike current tests, which saves time, money and precious PPE.
New survey finds 3 in 4 Americans believe universities are key to tackling global challenges
The University of California, the Policy Institute at King’s College London and market research firm Ipsos today (June 29) released results from a new, eye-opening international study of residents in 11 countries, including the United States, about the impact and value of higher education.
FDA approves video game based on UCSF brain research as ADHD therapy for kids
This is the first video game therapeutic to be approved for the disorder in children.
Five years ago, love won. Here's how research helps make progress possible
In 2015, the Supreme Court upheld a right to marriage for gay couples in Obergefell v. Hodges. One of the key elements to winning this battle was research — particularly one UC researcher's groundbreaking study in the 1940s that showed being gay was not a mental illness.
Hellman Fellows Program and UC announce historic $125 million commitment to junior faculty research
The Hellman Fellows Program and the University of California announced today (June 23) a plan to permanently support the Hellman Fellows Program on all 10 campuses in the UC system. With the establishment of this endowment, the Hellman Fellows Program will have committed a total of $125 million to support research for outstanding early-career faculty at all 10 UC campuses. The endowment will provide protected streams of funding in perpetuity through the creation of the Society of Hellman Fellows.
Are masks the answer? Research says yes
A new study confirms that face coverings determine the pandemic’s trends and significantly reduce the number of infections.