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Researchers discovered a simple fatty acid injection that restores vision in older mice by targeting an aging gene. The breakthrough could help millions facing age-related vision loss and macular degeneration.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center opens its doors to the entire community for National Cancer Survivors Day, featuring wellness activities, expert connections, and a special visit from cyclists riding cross-country for cancer research. No appointment needed.
Two UC Davis professors who were first-generation college students are proving that the right mentors can transform scientific careers. Their groundbreaking research is now helping fight autism and climate change.
Cancer patients in Northern California now have access to technology that adjusts radiation treatment instantly if tumors shrink during therapy. UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first in the region to offer this precision system.
UC Berkeley students threw a phone-free party with volleyball, live music, and mock social media gravestones to help peers reclaim their time from screens. The grassroots movement is empowering young people to fight digital addiction and reconnect with real life.
Two major foundations just awarded nearly $4 million to UC San Diego researchers exploring breakthrough ideas in medicine, climate science, and tech. The funding arrives as a lifeline during uncertain times for scientific research.
Three UC San Diego researchers studying climate, nuclear physics, and human health just earned one of science's highest honors. Their work is already protecting communities and advancing our understanding of life itself.
Scientists at UC San Diego have uncovered a natural defense mechanism that helps prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. The discovery could lead to new treatments and improve screening for patients taking certain medications.
Scientists at UC Irvine created a wearable device that measures stress through both sweat hormones and vital signs, offering the most accurate stress picture yet. The wireless wristband could help millions struggling with overwhelming stress finally get the objective monitoring they need.
Researchers at UC Irvine discovered how muscle stem cells pause and redirect energy to repair damage before rebuilding, a breakthrough that could help combat muscle loss from aging, injury, and weight-loss drugs. The finding reveals a precise metabolic timing mechanism that might be influenced to speed recovery.
A program at UC Santa Cruz has transformed the face of astronomy by supporting 170 students from underrepresented backgrounds, nearly half of all marginalized Ph.D. graduates in the field. The Lamat Institute's success shows what happens when scientific training meets cultural validation.
Researchers at UC Irvine have restored failing vision in older mice using a targeted fatty acid therapy, offering new hope for treating age-related blindness. The breakthrough could one day help millions of older adults regain sight lost to macular degeneration.
Engineers at UC San Diego have developed an ultrasound device that creates instant, high-resolution images of internal rail cracks, making America's 140,000 miles of railroad track safer and easier to inspect. The breakthrough could prevent hundreds of rail failures each year and is already being tested for real-world use.
A university built to serve California's overlooked Central Valley now pumps over $1 billion into the regional economy each year while supporting nearly 8,000 jobs. UC Merced proves that investing in underserved communities creates powerful economic engines that lift entire regions.
A UC Merced undergraduate studying air pollution just became the university's first-ever winner of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. His research into air quality was inspired by watching Delhi's smog crisis affect daily life.
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Sixteen high school seniors from one of California's poorest towns just won full scholarships covering tuition, housing, and meals at UC Merced. For students in Arvin, where many families struggle to make ends meet, these four-year rides worth $160,000 each are changing everything.
A groundbreaking partnership between Brain Corp and UC San Diego is helping robots better understand their surroundings, making autonomous systems safer and more reliable in real-world commercial spaces. The collaboration could transform how 50,000 deployed robots worldwide navigate complex environments.
Two UC Santa Cruz researchers received Innovation Catalyst grants to develop breakthrough technologies, including a single nasal swab that can detect COVID, flu, and RSV while showing your immunity status. The 12-month program helps bridge the gap between lab discoveries and real-world solutions that can help people.
Scientists have mapped how a tiny cellular machine malfunctions in rare childhood brain disorders, offering the first clear path toward future treatments. The discovery could help diagnose dozens of neurological conditions that currently leave families without answers.
A South LA public school just proved what's possible when students get real support. King/Drew Medical Magnet High School achieved a 100% graduation rate and sent hundreds of seniors to elite universities.
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