Scientists discover switch that controls chronic inflammation and aging
February 20, 2020
This could help treat or even reverse the development of conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer.
Astronaut alum Jessica Meir answers questions from the International Space Station
January 30, 2020
UC San Diego alumna discusses her journey from ‘STEM to Stars’ during live Q&A from International Space Station.
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 12, 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.