Forty with ties to the University of California recognized by the magazine as young leaders in their fields.

The multibillion-dollar settlement will trigger the release of troves of documents that may shine new light on what caused the opioid crisis.

Eliminating RNA amplification simplifies and speeds up assay for SARS-CoV-2 virus, making it ideal for point of care testing.

186 years after Darwin first described the Galapagos racer snake, Danielle Edwards seeks to rebuild their population by using DNA from one of his original samples.

Most animals prefer to work for their food. Cats are a notable exception.

Could modified venom from the Peruvian green velvet tarantula help end the opiod epidemic?

Antagonism toward motherhood dissuades women from pursuing academic science careers.

As private citizens express interest in going to space, a late UCSF astronaut may have figured out an important riddle.

‘Earworms’ are more than a passing nuisance. They help us preserve memory – for music and for life.

Desalination can help meet growing water needs globally, but current techniques are limited. A new approach holds promise.

Scientists have discovered genetic data that will help food crops like tomatoes and rice survive longer, more intense periods of drought on our warming planet.

The 17-year life cycle of this noisy insect is unique in the world.