UC San Francisco |
A new COVID-19 variant on the rise: Expert tips for masking
How to protect yourself against the new, fast-spreading omicron subvariant known as ‘Arcturus.’
UC San Francisco |
Has science cracked the code on chronic pain?
In a first, UCSF researchers have identified chronic pain states in individuals directly from their neural activity.
UC Davis |
Lab-grown meat’s carbon footprint potentially worse than retail beef
A new study finds scaling up production using existing processes is highly energy-intensive.
UC Santa Barbara |
A channel involved in pain sensation can also suppress it
Working with fruit flies, researchers have discovered neural pathways that tamp down the pain response.
UC San Francisco |
Chemical exposure may raise your risk for Parkinson’s
The large-scale study is believed to be the first to demonstrate an association with Parkinson’s.
UC Davis |
New UC Davis research using DNA offers new model for human origins
Genetic analysis suggests Homo sapiens arose from multiple closely related populations in Africa.
UC Office of the President |
UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2023-24 revised budget proposal
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (May 12) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2023-24 budget proposal:
UC Irvine |
Can’t pay attention? You’re not alone
UC Irvine professor Gloria Mark explains why we’re distracted and how to fight it.
UCLA |
AANHPI Heritage Month 2023: Read, watch, listen
UCLA staff recommend books, films, music and more to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
UC San Francisco |
Could bird flu become the next pandemic?
Person-to-person transmission is unlikely, but not impossible, experts say.
UC Santa Cruz |
Human pangenome reference will enable more complete and equitable understanding of genomic diversity
UC Santa Cruz scientists, along with a consortium of researchers, have released a draft of the first human pangenome — a new, usable reference for genomics that combines the genetic material of 47 individuals from different ancestral backgrounds to allow for a deeper, more accurate understanding of worldwide genomic diversity.
UC San Diego |
An essential tool for firefighters and emergency managers
ALERTCalifornia, a collaborative public safety program, has deployed more than 1,000 camera and sensor arrays in the state to provide real-time information to inform public safety for natural disasters.