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‘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.

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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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Study documents cigarette environmental hazards

UC Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program finds that mix of toxins in butts pollute beaches, oceans and our bodies.
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UC Merced |

Mammoth bones find a home at Merced

The youngest UC campus is now the steward of Columbian mammoth bones, dating back to the last Ice Age, which were discovered in Madera County.
UC Berkeley |

A solution for the too-hot or too-cold office

Researchers aim for comfort, energy efficiency with newly developed tools.
UC Office of the President |

Regents approve Riverside chancellor appointment

Kim Wilcox of Michigan State is UC Riverside's ninth chancellor.
UC Davis |

Baby formula may have long-term effect on health

Formula-fed infants experience metabolic stress that puts them at risk for obesity, diabetes and other health problems.
UC Berkeley |

Solar energy could supply one-third of power in U.S. West

Drop in cost would make solar a major player in energy industry.
UC Berkeley |

Warmer climate linked to increased crime and violence

Warmer climate seen to increase crime and violence.
UC San Francisco |

Changes urged for cancer screening and treatment

Panel recommends new, personalized strategies to reduce overtreatment of malignancies
UC Office of the President |

Regents appoint UC's first woman president

Janet Napolitano, secretary of Homeland Security, will assume university's top post in September, succeeding Mark Yudof.
UC Office of the President |

Governor signs 2013-14 budget

UC gets 5 percent more in coming fiscal year, allowing tuition to freeze at current levels through 2013-14.
UC San Francisco |

Brain pathway may control addiction relapse

Link between memory and cravings appears to hold sway over addiction relapse.
UC Berkeley |

Mental toll of tiger parenting

Authoritarian parenting aims for children's success — but often results in depression, anxiety and poor social skills.