UCLA scientists have made a major advance in understanding the biology of the disease.
Breakthrough paves way for climate-tolerant wine grape varieties
Success of new genome assembly also shown on other plants.
Gene editing marks key step toward sickle cell cure
Repairing the sickle cell mutation in stem cells holds promise for new treatment.
$600M Chan Zuckerberg 'Biohub' led by UCSF, UC Berkeley announced
Two UCs and Stanford partner in a new research center focused on biotechnology and life sciences innovation.
Genome sequencing may help avert banana armageddon
A potential solution to a fungal disease that could wipe out the staple crop in less than a decade.
What ancient DNA tells us about the Himalayas
UC Merced leads genomic research in one of the world's most understudied regions.
UC San Diego key participant in White House National Microbiome Initiative
New effort to advance studies of microbial communities that live within and around us.
Exploiting male-killing bacteria to control insects
A UC Riverside scientist's discovery of a lethal, sex-specific mechanism may help manage pest species in the future.
Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to a wide range of diseases
UCLA scientists report that diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reverse the damage.
The tree of life expands
UC Berkeley scientists pull up biology by the roots and reveal new hierarchies in the natural world.
Cancer gene twice as likely to be defective in children with autism
A tumor suppressor is found missing in many autistic children and their fathers by UC Davis researchers.
Building a ladder to a cure
UC Santa Cruz researchers open a new front in the treatment of pediatric cancer.