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UC Berkeley |

UC Berkeley alumnus Gary Ruvkun shares 2024 Nobel Prize for discovering microRNA

Ruvkun obtained his B.A. in biophysics from UC Berkeley in 1973.

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Elvin Hsieh playing the Stradivarius violin that was already owned by UCLA
UCLA |

UCLA receives Stradivarius, Seraphin violins from Twiford Foundation

Having the instruments is a ‘dream,’ says Movses Pogossian, professor of violin.
Virus simulation
UC San Diego |

Breakthrough virus simulations tackle the flu

The new molecular models could help scientists develop more effective treatments.
Professor Eric Walle with Penelope and her mom, Jessica Mohatt, in a scene from the new Netflix docu-series "Babies."
UC Merced |

New 'Babies' series on Netflix features UC Merced professor

Eric Walle explores why babies who walk have vocabularies that are significantly larger than those who crawl.
Students in front of the Democrat and Republican mascots in papier-mâché
UC Newsroom |

Tips for tackling the ballot

Master your ballot with these quick pointers before you cast your vote on or by March 3!
Seadragon closeup
UC San Diego |

Welcome to the world, baby dragons

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, successfully breeds rare weedy seadragons for the first time.
Nadine Burke Harris speaking at UCSF
UCSF |

California surgeon general aims to cut adverse childhood experiences by half

Nadine Burke Harris, the state's first-ever surgeon general (and UC alum), is working with UCSF to realize her ambitious goal.
Men socializing over drinks
UCLA Anderson Review |

All along the pipeline, men promote men

At one bank, the cumulative effect of male bonding accounts for 39 percent of the gender pay gap.
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UC Berkeley |

Scientists discover switch that controls chronic inflammation and aging

This could help treat or even reverse the development of conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer.
Rachel Ray with a client
UC Newsroom |

A legal warrior for UC students: Q&A with attorney Rachel Ray

The UC Immigrant Legal Services Center has doubled its caseload with DACA under threat. Attorney Rachel Ray talks about how students can protect themselves.
Rick Hasen, UC Irvine Chancellor’s Professor of law and political science
UC Irvine |

Heading off an ‘election meltdown’

A streamable Feb. 28 symposium will explore the role of media, law, norms and technology in assuring acceptance of election results.
Baby's foot held by doctor for a blood test
UC San Diego |

Predicting autism risk may begin with a drop of blood

New research study will analyze dried blood spots recorded from California newborns in hope of improving ability to predict autism risk.
A chalkboard with an equation, hearts and an illustration of cupid drawn on it
UC Newsroom |

How two matchmakers won a Nobel Prize

Long before dating sites, a pair of economists hit upon a formula with applications far beyond romance.