Teen’s recovery shows value of “next-generation” DNA sequencing UC San Francisco June 10, 2014 Joshua Osborn was fighting for his life in a Wisconsin hospital against a mysterious ailment. With his options dwindling, a team at UCSF employed advanced DNA sequencing technology to track down the culprit.
Researchers combat lethal disease to save son and thousands like him UCLA June 10, 2014 Their efforts have rallied others to the cause of defeating Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Herpes infected humans before they were human UC San Diego June 10, 2014 The virus originated in chimpanzees and jumped into humans 1.6 million years ago.
UC San Diego's Physics Girl wins national competition UC San Diego June 5, 2014 Outreach coordinator creates YouTube videos that encourage girls to pursue science.
UCSF Global Health Sciences receives $6M for neglected diseases UC San Francisco May 22, 2014 Funding from Gates Foundation and Carlos Slim Health Institute will target Chagas’ disease, dengue and onchocerciasis.
Hazardous flame retardants found in preschools, child care UC Berkeley May 15, 2014 Hazardous chemicals — some banned in furnishings for years — are widespread in indoor environments.
UC inventions on display at Tech Commercialization Forum UC Newsroom May 14, 2014 Research discoveries make the leap to commercial products — and fuel the state's economy.
Can big data transform social justice? UCLA May 6, 2014 The mass availability of information can be used for more than just an invasion of privacy.
Early career awards go to 12 UC scientists UC Newsroom May 7, 2014 Energy Department honor is among the most prestigious in the country for young researchers.
Down to the bones UC Irvine May 1, 2014 Researchers sort out the sticky situation at the La Brea Tar Pits by refining methods for measuring the age of fossils.
