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Murder hornets invade headlines, not the US
May 7, 2020
While they do sound scary, there's no reason to be afraid, says entomologist Doug Yanega.
How glow-in-the-dark jellyfish inspired a scientific revolution
April 24, 2020
What makes a jellyfish glow? For scientists, asking that simple question led to a powerful new tool that’s completely transformed medicine — and won the Nobel!
‘Liquid gold’: UC Berkeley lab makes free hand sanitizer for the needy
April 16, 2020
A biochemistry lab pivots to hand sanitizers for people experiencing homelessness, jail populations and others among society's most vulnerable.
Campus labs produce sample-preserving fluid for COVID-19 test kits
April 16, 2020
A ‘mini-task force’ responds to the urgent needs at the UC Irvine medical center.
How important is speech in transmitting coronavirus?
April 9, 2020
Asymptomatic individuals could transmit infection via normal speech, underscoring the need for social distancing.
A healthy circadian rhythm may keep you sane and increase resilience to fight COVID-19
April 9, 2020
Beyond sanitizing and social distancing, your circadian rhythm is another powerful protective resource.
UC launches grant program to spur urgently needed COVID-19 research
April 6, 2020
To accelerate breakthroughs, UC will provide $2 million in seed funding to scientists across the state combating COVID-19.
The evolutionary advantage of the teenage brain
March 25, 2020
Research is showing that the behaviors of teenagers aren’t just there to annoy parents. They serve a real evolutionary purpose.
Popular painkiller ibuprofen affects liver enzymes in mice
March 12, 2020
Ibuprofen may have more significant effects on the liver than previously thought, new research says.
Researchers forge a new weapon to fight parasites and other infections
March 11, 2020
‘It’s a first step toward fulfilling the promise of the genomics era to inform how we combat disease,’ lead researcher says.