Stem Cell's Mechanosignaling Response to Physical and Biochemical Cues May Influence Health of Organisms

Medicine & Technology Sep 13, 2021

TU Dresden and the Unversity of California expert Adele Doyle are going through a comprehensive research on stem cells' reaction, including mechanosignaling, towards neurological and cardiovasculat development of an organism.

Red Crabs Washing Ashore the West Coast Reveals Devastating Truth Underwater

Jul 05, 2021

A new study on the bizarre red crabs stranding on the West Coast reveals the unfortunate reason behind the phenomenon.

University of California Reveals Significant Impact of Food Systems on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Oct 09, 2020

Food systems contribute nearly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, yet aren't accounted for in climate change mitigation policies. The University of California has included changing food systems across all campuses as part of its Carbon Neutrality Initiative.

Other Stars Can Support Up To Seven Habitable Planets

Aug 05, 2020

One of the goals of exoplanetary science is detecting other habitable planets similar to our own Earth. A new study provides insight into the rate of these "new Earths" occurring around other stars - with some of them supporting up to seven of these planets.

Diluting Blood Plasma with Albumin and Saline Could Regenerate Tissue and Reverse Aging: Study

Jun 16, 2020

Scientists from UC Berkeley have found that diluting albumin and plasma with old mice's blood produces significant rejuvenating effects in the tissues, slowing aging in mice. They claim that contrary to their previous study, young blood is no longer necessary as diluting old blood is sufficient.

Tech Company Claims UV LED Could Kill Coronavirus in 30 Seconds in Support to Research by UC Santa Barbara

Apr 16, 2020

In a study from the University of California in Santa Barbara, researches have explored the possibility of using Ultraviolet Light Emitting Diode (UV LED) to sanitize areas that could have been contaminated by coronavirus virus. A corporate partner says the technology has '99.9% sterilization of coronavirus in 30 seconds".

Harvesting Water from the Air Just Got More Portable

Sep 01, 2019

The compact device that is about as big as a microwave oven, functions even at low humidity, to produce a substantial amount of water a day.

Hempcrete Researchers Receive Grant from the EPA

May 05, 2019

Hemp’s potential in sustainable construction has won some California researchers a grant from the EPA.

Barley Genome Sequencing Finally Completed: Top Class Beer, Whisky May Be On Their Way

Apr 28, 2017

After long research of some 10 long years, scientists have finally managed to crack down complete sequencing of barley's genome; know more here

These Nanosponges Can Reduce Life-threatening Streptococcal Infections

Apr 27, 2017

A group of researchers have innovated a new type of nanosponges, which come with the capability to cure human body of dangerous streptococcal infections

UCR Scientists Created Innovative Glass Tube Sensor To Screen Toxic Drugs & Developing Biomaterials

Apr 07, 2017

An advanced sensor implanted inside a U-shaped glass to measure toxicity in chemicals. University of California, Riverside Scientists designed the sensor to calculate density, mass, and volume of biological samples in the fluid.

Harvard And MIT Wins Battle Over CRISPR Patent

Feb 17, 2017

The court ruling on the case of the CRISPR patent has been out and is in favor of Harvard and MIT. Read to know more about the side of the University of California in this battle.

How Can Soil Erosion Cause Our Doom? Loss of Nutrients Poised to Cause Massive Famine

May 07, 2015

It's not as colorful in an action movie as invaders from other galaxies, for example, but it seems that soil erosion might be just as deadly to humans. Scientists from the University of California, Berkeley warn that human food security is at risk from the accelerating rate of soil depletion.

How Can Soil Erosion Cause Our Doom? Loss of Nutrients Poised to Cause Massive Famine

May 07, 2015

It's not as colorful in an action movie as invaders from other galaxies, for example, but it seems that soil erosion might be just as deadly to humans. Scientists from the University of California, Berkeley warn that human food security is at risk from the accelerating rate of soil depletion.

Superbug Breaks Out at UCLA Medical Center, Causing Concern for Safety of Endoscopic Procedures

Feb 19, 2015

While all may seem fine in endoscopic outpatient procedures, with an easy check-in and virtually no down-time at all, it turns out that an antibiotic-resistant superbug may be waiting in the OR. Health officials with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the California health department are on high alert this week as news of two deaths in a local Los Angeles hospital have researchers wondering whether the superbug will claim more lives in its wake.