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National Academy of Engineering elects 10 University of California researchers

Ten UC researchers and 15 alumni have been selected for one of the highest honors in the field of engineering.

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What cuts to NIH funding mean for cancer patients and their families

The American people have consistently supported life-saving cancer research. Now the nation’s bedrock source of public funding for biomedical research is under attack.

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UC Riverside |

New ‘electronic nose’ nano-sensor being developed for food safety, Health

Deal signed to develop products, testing platform for nano-sensor designed to help detect deadly pathogens in food supply chain.
UC Santa Barbara |

Fruit flies offer clues to salt influence

Animals prefer low-salt foods over high. Fruit flies help unravel the underlying science.
UC Riverside |

Sleep linked to emotional memory

Researchers pinpoint mechanism that consolidates information for long-term memory.
UCLA |

Antihistamines may increase pregnancy risks for women with severe morning sickness

Antihistamines used as nausea remedy may carry risk of premature birth, low birth weight.
UC Riverside |

New book explains extraordinary gender differences in animal kingdom

Riverside biologist's new book proclaims 'vive la difference.'
UC Riverside |

Male guppies reproduce even after death

Fish sperm survives in females for 10 months or more — much longer than the male fish.
UC Riverside |

Graduate student launches post-Katrina oral history project

'Living history' museum celebrates residents, history of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward.
UCLA Today |

UCLA nursing school clinic fights spread of TB on skid row

Team from UCLA's nursing school expands testing among LA's homeless.
UC San Francisco |

Scientists map process for brain cells forming long-term memories

Scientists study protein and neurons, and map process by which our enduring memories are retained.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |

More fresh air in classrooms means fewer absences

Open windows in the classroom helps keep those seats filled.
UC Davis |

Remote-controlled helicopter tested for use in vineyard applications

Remote-controlled helicopter tested for use in vineyard spraying.
UC Newsroom |

Grad students are driving force behind research

UC trains 26,000 doctoral students and 6,400 postdoctoral fellows whose work addresses issues like renewable energy, poverty, conservation and global health.