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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 |

Applying to UC? Help is here.

From tips for filling out the application to finding help with college costs, we’ve got resources that can help.

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UCSF |

Like to wake up really, really early? You're not quite one in a million — but you are 1 in 300

A genetic trait may be behind those who thrive on very-early-to-bed, very-early-to-rise lifestyles.
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UC Irvine |

How cilantro works as a secret weapon against seizures

Cilantro has been used as food and medicine for 8,000 years. Now, scientists know how it works to curb epileptic seizures.
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UC Merced |

A new opportunity for veterans to realign with civilian life

A four-day seminar focusing on helping veterans access higher education and career pathways kicks off this summer.
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UC Davis |

UC Davis and USAID launch new research program to study rural poverty worldwide

The effort aims to find solutions to root causes of poverty and food insecurity.
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UC Newsroom |

UC Health’s five medical centers ranked among the best in California and the nation

This year’s national rankings extend a streak of excellence for UC Health that spans decades.
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UCLA |

Einstein was right about relativity, UCLA says — for now

Welcome to ‘extreme astrophysics’ — the most detailed study ever of a supermassive black hole and Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
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UC Riverside |

Alzheimer's gene may impact cognition before adulthood

A new finding suggests a gene linked to Alzheimer's may also be associated with lower IQ scores in childhood.
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UC Davis |

London's town

London Breed made history as San Francisco's first black female mayor, but she was once just an aspiring chemist.
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UC Newsroom |

Growing up: Words of wisdom for the future

With graduation season over, it's time to step into something new. Here's six pieces of invaluable advice from noted alums on shaping the future.
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UC Irvine |

The case against reality

Evolution has trained humans to construct reality, rather than to see the world as it truly is.
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UC Newsroom |

UC’s ambitious plan to help more students earn a degree

The University of California looks to produce 1.2 million UC graduates by 2030.
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UC San Diego |

Why are humans the only species prone to heart attacks?

Gene loss 2 to 3 million years ago may explain why coronary events are common in humans but rare in other animals.