UC Riverside |

UC Riverside graduate student to attend competitive program on food security

Forty students selected each year for U.S. Borlaug Summer Institute on Global Food Security.

UC Riverside |

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.

UC Davis |

Industry upbeat about new UC Davis strawberry breeding research

'Setting the benchmark' for quality, yield and sustainability.

UC Davis |

International colloquium launches Global Tea Initiative

UC Davis positions itself to be research leader on yet another beverage.

UC Newsroom |

College campuses take on food waste

On UC campuses, the Global Food Initiative has spurred collaborations that unite students across the system.

UC San Diego |

UC San Diego's iconic Geisel Library to open new cafe

Audrey's, named for Audrey Geisel, the library’s long-time friend and generous benefactor, will open May 3.

UCLA |

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.

UCLA |

Fructose alters hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to range of diseases

UCLA scientists report that diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids can reverse the damage.

UC San Diego |

Say 'cheese'

In an innovative effort to understand microbial communities, a UC San Diego biology professor has turned cheese into her 'lab rat.'

UC Food Observer |

How California's chicken industry is rapidly changing

Q&A with UC Davis' Maurice Pitesky about the shift to pastured, cage-free systems and impacts on backyard chicken farmers.

UCLA |

The curiosity and controversy over GMOs: Q&A with Ted Parson

UCLA professor of environmental law will moderate a panel discussion on the environmental, social and health impacts of GMO foods.

UC Berkeley |

Study helps map path to improved cassava production

With help of genomics, researchers hope to apply advanced breeding strategies that can improve cassava’s resistance to diseases and improve crop yields.