Putting gene therapy in reach
January 9, 2020
A disruptive new technology could bring cellular engineering and its lifesaving potential to more people.
Five UC research stories that got the world talking in 2019
December 19, 2019
A device that translates brain signals into speech is just one of the UC breakthroughs that got the world’s attention in 2019.
Outlook for the polar regions in a world that's 2 degrees warmer
December 12, 2019
A major new study reveals how rapidly the Arctic is warming and examines its global consequences.
Have you found meaning in life? Your answer influences your health and well-being
December 11, 2019
A new study examines meaning in life and its relationship with physical, mental and cognitive functioning.
Shedding a new light on Egyptian mummies
November 21, 2019
Berkeley Lab teams work with Cairo University researchers to study soil and bone samples dating back 4,000 years.
Exploring how lipids and cholesterol relate to Alzheimer’s
November 21, 2019
Though the motor proteins they study may be tiny, professor Jing Xu and her students could make a huge contribution to the study of the disease.
Arctic Ocean could be ice-free for part of the year as soon as 2044
November 18, 2019
New study narrows the predicted timeframe for one worrying result of climate change.
UC's race to stay ahead of wildfires
November 14, 2019
UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.
Seeing the cosmos in color for the first time
October 31, 2019
DESI, a 5,000-eyed instrument, is being used by UC researchers to explore the mystery of dark energy in color.
Is the future alternative meats?
October 24, 2019
Plant-based and cultivated meats are popping up everywhere — even Burger King. Are they here to stay?