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Recent News About University of California
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The future of drug discovery may be in space. UC San Diego’s new astrobiotechnology hub is set to explore it.
For stem cell research at UC San Diego, the sky’s no longer the limit.
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In the wake of a wildfire, changes in cognition and brain function linger
In November 2018, the Camp Fire burned a total of 239 square miles, destroyed 18,804 structures and killed 85 people, making it the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.
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Cannabis-related emergency department visits among older adults on the rise
As a growing number of older adults are experimenting with cannabis to help alleviate chronic symptoms, a new University of California San Diego School of Medicine study has identified a sharp increase in cannabis-related emergency department visits among the elderly.
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UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2023-24 budget proposal
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Jan. 10) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2023-24 budget
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Tiny implantable device designed by UCLA scientists helps kill cancer
Many solid tumors resist treatment in part by turning human biology against itself.
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University of California announces groundbreaking $80 million grant program to spur climate action projects
As part of a historic partnership between the University and the state of California to combat climate change, UC will award $80 million in research grants across the state.
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UC reaches tentative agreements with the UAW mediated by Mayor Steinberg
The University of California today (Dec. 16) announced a tentative agreement between the University and the United Auto Workers (UAW) regarding contracts for UC Academic Student Employees (ASE) and Graduate Student Researchers (GSR).
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Skip the angry, never-sent letter — try a grateful one instead
It’s long been said that writing an angry letter – but not mailing it —– is an effective way of venting without backlash.