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Genetic Research Provides New Ways To Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

Researchers have identified gene variants linked to harmful fatty substances in the blood

Integrated Platform Promises To Accelerate Drug Discovery Process

Novel approach integrates complex datasets from screening of natural products libraries, improving characterization of bioactive molecules and their mechanisms of action

Biologist Needhi Bhalla Awarded ASCB Prize For Excellence In Inclusivity

Bhalla was recognized for her research endeavors and high-impact diversity, equity, and inclusivity actions over the years

Colombia, A Global Biodiversity Hotspot, Faces Rising Threats To Bird Species From Expanding Human Footprint

A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters used satellite mapping data to analyze how changes in human footprint on the landscape between 1970 and 2018 overlapped with distributions of 1,469 Colombian bird species

Study Finds That Big Rains Bring Big Algae Blooms… Eventually

In the lake-rich regions of the world, algae blooms are a growing problem

More US Adults Carrying Loaded Handguns Daily, Study Finds

The number of U.S. adult handgun owners carrying a loaded handgun on their person doubled from 2015 to 2019, according to new research led by the University of Washington

New Blood Test Can Detect ‘Toxic’ Protein Years Before Alzheimer’s Symptoms Emerge, Study Shows

Today, by and large, patients receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only after they exhibit well-known signs of the disease, such as memory loss

Strongest Arctic Cyclone On Record Led To Surprising Loss Of Sea Ice

A warming climate is causing a decline in sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, where loss of sea ice has important ecological, economic and climate impacts

Rice Lab’s Catalyst Could Be Key For Hydrogen Economy

Inexpensive catalyst uses energy from light to turn ammonia into hydrogen fuel

Global Analysis Shows Where Fishing Vessels Turn Off Their Identification Devices

A new dataset of intentional disabling of Automatic Identification System devices by fishing vessels provides insights into illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activity

Report Outlines Plans For Major Research Effort On Subduction Zone Geologic Hazards

An ambitious interdisciplinary initiative aims to advance understanding of the processes that trigger earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions where tectonic plates converge

Death Of A Star Reveals Midsize Black Hole Lurking In A Dwarf Galaxy

By studying intermediate-mass black holes, scientists hope to improve their understanding of the growth of supermassive black holes in massive galaxies

Laurie Garrett Recounts Public Health Failures In Talk On COVID-19 And Pandemic Preparedness

Sponsored by UCSC’s Global and Community Health Program, Garrett’s talk highlighted the urgent need to strengthen public health infrastructure

UCSC Scientists Find Microplastics In Monterey Bay Water, Anchovies, And Seabirds

Microparticles recovered from some seabirds exhibited estrogenic activity with potential to disrupt hormone functions

DeFronzo Wins Global Prize For Work In Type 2 Diabetes

No one individual has done more to demonstrate the multifaceted nature of type 2 diabetes than Ralph DeFronzo

Engineer Deploys Research On 'Mud Batteries' For Powering Sustainable Agriculture

The UCSC farm hosts one of the first field research sites for studying the potential of microbial fuel cells

Discovery Of Antibody Structure Could Lead To Treatment For Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus

Study provides insights into fighting broad range of pathogen’s viral strains

Post-Lockdown Auto Emissions Can’t Hide In The Grass

Sidewalk grasses demonstrate uneven rebound in air pollution

How Do Worms Develop Their Gut?

The pandemic helped a husband-and-wife team at UC Riverside solve the mystery

Salton Sea Dust Triggers Lung Inflammation

UC Riverside study has health implications for people living around California’s largest lake