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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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UC Newsroom |

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UC Newsroom |

UC’s 2019 MacArthur grant ‘geniuses’

Two professors and an alum are recipients of the MacArthur Foundation's no-strings-attached, $625,000 prize.
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UC Riverside |

Finding alternatives to animal testing

Researchers are helping the EPA eliminate animal testing by using stem cells.
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UCLA |

UCLA to assess California drinking water systems to identify risks and solutions

An analysis of this scope has never been done before in the state.
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UC Newsroom |

8 tips to hack college

Starting college can feel overwhelming, but with a few simple tips you'll soon be right at home.
Ambassadors and Assembly member Cervantes
UC Newsroom |

Wanted: Student ambassadors to build support in Sacramento

The UC Advocacy Network is looking for a new class of ambassadors to represent UC student interests at the state Capitol.
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UC Irvine via The Conversation |

The bizarre social history of beds

Today beds are synonymous with privacy. But they were once where travelers hunkered down with complete strangers.
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UCLA |

Brain implant restores visual perception to the blind

People without sight can detect motion, distinguish light and dark with a new wireless device.
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UC Newsroom |

Test your UC Latino knowledge

Take our fun quiz to see how well you know the UC community's contributions to our nation's Hispanic heritage.
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UC Riverside |

Advice for introverts: fake it, and you'll be happier

Research suggests the happiest introverts may be extraverts.
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UC Newsroom |

The University of California declares a climate emergency

UC President Janet Napolitano and all 10 chancellors recognize ‘the need for a drastic societal shift to combat the growing threat of climate change.’
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UC Newsroom |

Care about the planet? UC campuses stand out in Sierra magazine’s ‘Cool Schools’ list

Seven campuses are among nation's most eco-friendly, while UC Irvine sets a record for being in the top 10 for a decade.
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UC Davis |

Where DNA falls short in cracking crimes, scientists can use this new tool

Crime buffs know DNA has transformed forensics, but isn't always good enough. That's where proteomics comes in.