The first end-to-end, completely gapless DNA sequence of a human chromosome is a major milestone for genomics.
Scientists achieve first complete assembly of human X chromosome
We literally don’t see eye-to-eye
Scientists show our ability to pinpoint the exact location and size of things varies from one person to the next.
1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19, UCSF study shows
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.