Mel Mann, wearing sunglasses and a fedora, smiles faintly, standing on the shore of a lake

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UC Newsroom |

‘Miracle’ medicine, based in federally funded science, arrived just in time to save his life

Millions of people are alive today because of leukemia therapies that arose from UC research, including retired Army Major Melvin Mann.

A map of the US from 1970 showing a dozen nodes of ARPANET

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7 world-changing UC innovations that emerged from federal research funding

From the internet to the ozone layer, AI to the human genome, UC scientists have turned federal research funding into history-making, economy-boosting solutions.

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UC San Diego |

Common antibiotic kills many multidrug-resistant bacteria

Azithromycin — commonly used to treat strep throat and sinusitis — is now thought to be effective against 'superbugs.'
Juan Felipe Herrera
UC Riverside |

Juan Felipe Herrera named U.S. poet laureate

Former California poet laureate will embrace hope as a theme during his term.
Graduating senior Rachel Rouse, also a UC Global Food Initiative Fellow at UC Santa Barbara, has been studying food insecurity and access among the student population.
UC Santa Barbara |

An appetite for food reform

First group of UC Global Food Initiative fellows at UC Santa Barbara is studying food waste on campus, food insecurity among students.
THOR robot turns a valve
UCLA |

Humanoid robot flexes its muscles at international competition

Robotics expert's team seeks to build a robot that can go places where humans cannot.
UCLA Intramural Field
UCLA |

UCLA doing its part to save millions of gallons of water per year

Replacing the 8 acres of turf on the IM Field is a key part of the university’s response to California’s historic drought.
dying tree (iStock)
UC Santa Barbara |

Our forests are dying

Drought, heat and insects are responsible for the death of more than 12 million trees in California.
doctor treats baby
UC Newsroom |

UC children’s hospitals rank among best in nation

U.S. News' rankings highlight the nation's top pediatric facilities in 10 specialties.
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California Magazine |

Rethinking the idea of Social Security numbers

Cyberattacks have raised questions about the use of Social Security numbers as universal identifiers. If we can't stop using them, what else can people do to fend off identity thieves?
Elkhorn Slough
UC Santa Cruz |

Dwindling fish linked to excess nutrients

Nutrient-rich runoff from land takes a toll on fish nurseries in coastal estuaries and subsequently on commercial fisheries.
UCLA |

Researchers find molecular rules that govern autoimmune disorders

Discovery could lead to better treatment and control of lupus, psoriasis and other ailments.
The 2nd annual GrowRIVERSIDE Conference will take place June 11-13 in downtown Riverside. Several UC Riverside researchers will participate.
UC Riverside |

Conference seeks to strengthen local food and urban agriculture infrastructure

Several UC Riverside researchers to attend 2nd annual GrowRIVERSIDE Conference, June 11-13.
Members of Snapily explain their app at the CITRIS Mobile App Challenge at UC Berkeley.
UC Newsroom |

Students design mobile apps with social flavor

With support from the UC Global Food Initiative, this year’s CITRIS Mobile App Challenge added a new dimension: finding ways to nutritiously and sustainably feed people.