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National Academy of Engineering elects 10 University of California researchers

Ten UC researchers and 15 alumni have been selected for one of the highest honors in the field of engineering.

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What cuts to NIH funding mean for cancer patients and their families

The American people have consistently supported life-saving cancer research. Now the nation’s bedrock source of public funding for biomedical research is under attack.

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UC Newsroom |

UC medical school graduates take on Central Valley’s health care crisis

More than 700 medical students are earning their M.D. from a UC medical school this spring. The vast majority of these newly minted doctors — 73 percent — will stay in California for their residency training.
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UC San Diego |

Breakthrough study on post-traumatic stress disorder

A UC San Diego-led collaboration of researchers, institutions and databases makes advances on the understanding of the genetic component of PTSD.
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UC Berkeley |

In tough Oakland neighborhoods, a bold project builds public safety — and hope

The Possibility Lab at UC Berkeley is tapping the expertise of hundreds of residents to learn what helps them feel safe in their everyday lives.
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UC Riverside |

Vaccine breakthrough means no more chasing strains

Scientists at UC Riverside have devised a vaccine that targets a part of the viral genome that is common to all strains of a given virus.
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UC Newsroom |

Three federal policies that matter to UC students right now

UC students traveled to DC to give lawmakers a primer on what policy changes students need.
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From near-extinction to global celebrity: the story of Annie and California’s peregrine falcons

Annie the peregrine falcon is UC Berkeley’s very own celebrity mom, with fans around the world — but 50 years ago, her species almost fell prey to extinction.
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Grad Slam is on! Tune in and vote on May 3 as grad students wow with 3-minute talks

UC’s Grad Slam delivers a masterclass in concision and cutting-edge research.
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UC San Francisco |

How the inflamed brain becomes disconnected after a stroke

Research linking brain inflammation to broken neural “wires” creates a new opening for treating neurological disease.
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UC Irvine |

Bringing ancient Egypt to life

A professor uses pop culture to demystify pharaohs, pyramids and more.
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UC Berkeley |

Q&A with Viet Thanh Nguyen

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ‘The Sympathizer’ reflects on libraries, UC Berkeley and the class that ‘radicalized’ him.
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UCLA |

Persistent gaps for Black Californians would take over 248 years to close

The State of Black California 2024 report analyzes two decades of socioeconomic status data.
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A vaccine for acne? UC discovery shows promise

A team at UC San Diego pinpointed one of the condition's microbial culprits and are exploring how to fight it.