James Allison shares the 2018 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for discoveries he made at UC Berkeley that revolutionized the treatment of cancer.
UC Davis |
Just like pigeons, people tend to flock
Are we rational? Sure. But crowd panics, market bubbles and other collective actions seem to be built into our species.
UC Santa Cruz |
Decisive sea otters distinguish differences by touch
New research reveals how sea otters hunt through the power of their paws and whiskers.
UC Irvine |
Now you just need to remember to exercise!
Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function.
UC Riverside |
Among body shapes, pears are healthier than apples
Obesity's effects may be different for men and women.
UC Santa Barbara |
Sniffing out sharks
A white shark’s acute sense of smell is legendary. Now humans can sniff them out as well.
UC Berkeley |
Regret is a gambler’s curse, scientists say
New science can record rapid human brain activity — including what goes on after we wager.
UCLA |
UCLA students launch project that’s out of this world
More than 250 UCLA undergrads have designed and built a small satellite that will study weather in space.
UC San Diego |
Time-restricted eating can overcome the bad effects of faulty genes and unhealthy diet
They say ‘you are what you eat.’ But a new study suggests that when you eat may be just as important.
UC Newsroom |
More than skin deep: How environment, diet and social experiences affect health
UC scientists dive into the ambient factors contributing to health crises like obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
UCLA |
New antibiotics that work
8,000 new combinations are surprisingly effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
UC Berkeley |
Science of happiness moves to the workplace
Surveys find more than half of American job seekers cite the need for more meaningful work, engagement and recognition.