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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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LLNL biologists James Thissen and Crystal Jaing along with researchers from Kansas State University found that the Microbial Detection Array could help identify diseases in the commercial swine industry.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |

Lawrence Livermore Lab technology could help detect diseases in commercial swine industry

The biological detection system also could be useful for cattle and poultry diagnostic tests, as well as for pets such as dogs and cats.
UC Santa Cruz |

Astronomers baffled by discovery of rare quasar quartet

Four quasars, each one a rare object in its own right, have been found in close physical proximity to each other.
students serving food
UC Newsroom |

UC focuses on student food security

UC campuses this spring are surveying students to assess the scope of food security issues, implementing short-term relief where needed and exploring long-term solutions that address student nutrition — UC regents to discuss food security May 21.
UC Berkeley |

Grocery shopping app for at-risk Oakland residents wins campus challenge

Snapily takes first place in CITRIS Mobile App Challenge at UC Berkeley, where students develop mobile apps for social impact.
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UCLA |

Which is most valuable: gold, cocaine or rhino horn?

The answer is devastating news for Earth’s largest animals.
UC San Diego |

Biology students join hundreds of undergrads to co-author paper

Fruit fly genomics project included more than 900 students nationwide doing original research.
Cheryl Anderson, UC San Diego
UC San Diego |

Recipe for wellness

UC San Diego nutrition expert helps define national prescription for healthy diet.
Executive chef Vaughn Vargus, with assistance from UC San Diego chefs Dave Gardinier of Café Ventanas and Tiago Battastini of 64 Degrees, donated his time and culinary talents at the 3rd Annual Foodtasia Gala at the San Diego Food Bank, held Saturday, May
UC San Diego |

Serving up support for the hungry

UC San Diego Executive Chef Vaughn Vargus featured at 'Hail to the Chefs' food bank gala.
How nutrition impacts immunity and health is the focus of a May 21 public talk at UC Riverside.
UC Riverside |

What you eat is how you feel

Free public talk at UC Riverside on May 21 to address nutrition's impact on immunity and health.
Harris Lewin, UC Davis
UC Davis |

UC Davis plans joint research with Brazil

FAPESP, the São Paulo Research Foundation and UC Davis announced launch of new program to strengthen collaborative research in physical sciences, engineering, biomedical sciences and agriculture.
Fresh produce is among the healthy, organic items available at the food pantry, which is open Thursday of finals week from noon to 4 p.m.
UC Berkeley |

Campus partnership addresses student food security

UC Berkeley's Food Security Committee has assembled a toolkit of resources — from a food pantry to emergency funds to tips on cooking on a budget — to help ensure that no student goes hungry.
Phil Berman
UC Santa Cruz |

Persistence yields progress in AIDS vaccine research

Veteran researcher has developed a new approach based on an old vaccine and recent advances in HIV immunology.