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Critical research hangs in the balance as UC faces unprecedented federal threats

Explore some of the research happening at UC that’s poised to deliver transformative benefits to the American people.

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12 foods you couldn’t live without — brought to you by the University of California

Across university farms and labs, and in partnership with growers and ranchers around the state, research from the University of California is at the root of the nation’s abundance.

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UC San Francisco |

Turnaway study shows impact of abortion access on well-being

A groundbreaking study reveals the long-term adverse effects of unwanted pregnancy on people’s lives, pointing to widespread challenges that will result from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion.
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UCLA |

The Supreme Court ruled against the EPA. Here’s what UCLA legal experts have to say

The decision could have wide-reaching consequences for federal agencies’ ability to regulate industries.
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UC Berkeley |

Like it or not, we’re prone to adopt popular beliefs, even fake ones

As social creatures, we care what others think — but that has a big downside.
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UC Santa Cruz |

Massive genomics study aims to protect California biodiversity

The state-funded genomics project aims to be a lasting resource for shaping conservation policy.
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UC Santa Barbara |

The importance of elders

The long human lifespan may be due to the contributions of older adults.
Dr. Maddie Deutsch
UC Newsroom |

Gender-affirming care in the spotlight: A Q&A with Dr. Maddie Deutsch

A discussion with Dr. Maddie Deutsch, head of one of the most respected gender-affirming care programs in the country.
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UC Santa Barbara |

From rural ranch life to a doctorate

First-gen student Ana Y. Guerrero ’20 makes good on an American dream.
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UC Berkeley |

In 10 years, CRISPR transformed medicine. Can it now help us deal with climate change?

Edited crops could thrive in our changing climate, boosting crop yields and helping draw down excess carbon in the atmosphere.
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UC San Diego |

COVID-19 rebound after taking Paxlovid likely due to insufficient drug exposure

Researchers have found a possible cause for why some COVID patients see symptoms return after completing treatment.
UC Board of Regents Vice Chair Leib, California Secretary of State Weber and UC President Drake sign voting resolution at UC Davis.
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UC joins forces with the California Secretary of State to facilitate increased voting across the 10-campus system

UC leaders and the California Secretary of State signed a joint resolution today (June 29) pledging to work together ahead of November’s general election to boost civic engagement and facilitate voting by ensuring that UC has ballot drop boxes or voting…
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UC Berkeley |

Stunning photos show young UC Berkeley falcons learning to fly

They slipped and cried for food, but the siblings wound up mastering their first days of flight school.
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UCLA |

Deep diver: Justin Dunnavant

The maritime archaeologist finds a new lens for exploring Black culture through the discovery of lost slave ships — and the secrets they carry.