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 Davis researchers breeding new strawberry varieties
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.
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.
Smile! Laughter and chocolate are good for your health
A UC San Diego lecture explains why these are the best medicine.
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.
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.
Say 'cheese'
In an innovative effort to understand microbial communities, a UC San Diego biology professor has turned cheese into her 'lab rat.'
The buzz on bees
Get the inside scoop on a famous bee sting photo and learn more about the importance of pollinators.
Food takes spotlight at UC Merced Earth Day
Food and farmers markets were the focus of UC Merced’s annual celebration of the planet.
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.
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.
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.