An analysis of millions of SARS-CoV-2 genomes finds that recombination of the virus is uncommon, but when it occurs, it is most often in the spike protein region, the area which allows the virus to attach to and infect host cells.
Addressing “gateways within gateway courses,” specific factors that hold able students back from success in introductory courses, may provide a path forward for closing equity gaps for students pursuing engineering degrees.
Novel findings are a promising step in the development of new tests for cancer early detection
The state-funded genomics project aims to be a lasting resource for shaping conservation policy
This research is an important milestone in the pursuit of a vaccine against the virus that can cause severe respiratory disease in children and the elderly
Using federated analysis on protected health data sets can lead scientists to a more nuanced understanding of heritable disease
Graphical processing units, or GPUs, are the workhorses behind some of the biggest topics in computer science today, powering the innovations behind artificial intelligence and machine learning.
To understand how driverless vehicles can navigate the complexities of the road, researchers often use game theory — mathematical models representing the way rational agents behave strategically to meet their goals.
Language generators such as ChatGPT are gaining attention for their ability to reshape how we use search engines and change the way we interact with artificial intelligence.
Plant diseases limit the output of agricultural workers and cause hundreds of billions of dollars in global crop production loss each year.
Analyzing a person’s gene expression requires mapping their RNA landscape to a standard reference to gain insight into the degree to which genes are “turned on” and perform functions in the body.
As a patient recovers from a wound, a doctor may watch over them, monitoring the healing process and prescribing treatments based on the body's responses.
UCSC scientists point to introners as the source of the vast majority of introns, a source of molecular complexity unique to eukaryotes
The new system can increase reproducibility in cerebral organoid research and shows promise for lowering levels of cellular stress
In many communities around the world, students’ ability and enthusiasm to pursue STEM fields in their high school and college careers is limited by a lack of resources which prevent them from accessing complex, project-based curriculum like their peers
The UCSC farm hosts one of the first field research sites for studying the potential of microbial fuel cells
The state-funded genomics project aims to be a lasting resource for shaping conservation policy