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.