The Salinas Californian |

UC Davis researchers breeding new strawberry varieties

The UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program has been averaging one new variety per year since 1968 that it will produce and make available for sale to commercial growers.

UC San Diego |

UC San Diego's iconic Geisel Library to open new cafe

Audrey's, named for Audrey Geisel, the library’s long-time friend and generous benefactor, will open May 3.

University of California |

Bold Solutions: UC Global Food Initiative

The University of California Global Food Initiative addresses one of the critical issues of our time: how to sustainably and nutritiously feed a growing world population.

San Diego Union-Tribune |

Smile! Laughter and chocolate are good for your health

A UC San Diego lecture explains why these are the best medicine.

TakePart |

Hillary and Bernie spar over soda taxes as more cities consider the policies

UCSF health policy professor Laura Schmidt comments on the impact of soda taxes on low-income communities of color.

UCLA |

Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to range of diseases

UCLA scientists report that diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reverse the damage.

UC San Diego |

Say 'cheese'

In an innovative effort to understand microbial communities, a UC San Diego biology professor has turned cheese into her 'lab rat.'

UC Newsroom |

The buzz on bees

Get the inside scoop on a famous bee sting photo and learn more about the importance of pollinators.

Merced Sun-Star |

Food takes spotlight at UC Merced Earth Day

Food and farmers markets were the focus of UC Merced’s annual celebration of the planet.


 

UC Food Observer |

How California's chicken industry is rapidly changing

Q&A with UC Davis' Maurice Pitesky about the shift to pastured, cage-free systems and impacts on backyard chicken farmers.

UCLA |

The curiosity and controversy over GMOs: Q&A with Ted Parson

UCLA professor of environmental law will moderate a panel discussion on the environmental, social and health impacts of GMO foods.

UC Berkeley |

Study helps map path to improved cassava production

With help of genomics, researchers hope to apply advanced breeding strategies that can improve cassava’s resistance to diseases and improve crop yields.