It's a major step forward against a leading cause of blindness that affects 80 million worldwide.

New research hopes to improve the health of more than 40 percent of the state's population.

Starting today (Nov. 9), the University of California will accept applications from individuals interested in joining the inaugural group of fellows for its National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C. The fellowship program is the cornerstone of the university’s newly established center, which aims to explore the timely, critical issue of free speech on our nation’s college campuses and in society as a whole.

Budding Ethiopian scientist Sara Gebremeskel interns at UC Davis, thanks to an outpouring of support for her late mentor.

Eleni Linos focuses on how technology influences our behaviors to make an impact on health.

Ninety percent of showrunners are white and two-thirds of all TV shows lack even one black writer, Darnell Hunt finds.

David Sedlak finds a solution to our water woes in "Dune."

UC Santa Cruz shows you can capture solar for electricity and plant growth at the same time while reducing water needs.

Newly detected resistance mechanism helps protect cells from threats such as heat shock.

A new study highlights major health problems affecting historically ignored racial groups.

How your body processes its fight or flight response may affect your opinion, a new study finds.

More health alerts have been issued for lead in candy than for salmonella, E.coli or botulism.