The California population could triple if otters returned to their historic home — they just need to get past those great white sharks first.

UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.

Changes to time, and routine, can mess with our sleep. That doesn't just hurt our physical health — it makes us lonely.

While firefighters battle raging wildfires in Northern and Southern California, the University of California is finding lifesaving solutions to stem the growing threat of fire by harnessing cutting-edge technologies to meet the state’s frightening new reality.

The inherited disorder has long been thought to be irreversible, but changes to diet could provide hope.

The University of California’s Office of the President and the Office of the Chief Investment Officer are seeking applicants from UC students and postdoctoral fellows to attend an invitation-only week of lectures and small seminars with Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany.

A genetic trait may be behind those who thrive on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise lifestyles.

Cilantro has been used as food and medicine for 8,000 years. Now, scientists know how it works to curb epileptic seizures.

Gene loss 2 to 3 million years ago may explain why coronary events are common in humans but rare in other animals.

50 percent of treatments could have been avoided, researchers find.

The Trump administration dealt a blow today to scientific discovery and medical advancement. Fetal tissue research has helped find cures for millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating diseases, while improving the quality of life for others.

The new locations will provide opportunities for scientists and students as part of the world's largest university-administered reserve network.