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Mind & body

Beyond biology: Why social context is the key for improving modern medicine

A new series in "The Lancet" led by a UC Berkeley professor equips policymakers and clinicians with a toolkit to break out of silos and make more informed health decisions.

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All life copies DNA unambiguously into proteins. Archaea may be the exception.

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Altered States: An investigation into near-death experiences

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Awards

National Academy of Medicine adds two from UC Berkeley to its ranks

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In the wild, chimps likely ingest the equivalent of several alcoholic drinks every day

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How UC Berkeley engineers are preparing for the next ‘big one’

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A UC Berkeley professor explains what’s going on with COVID-19 vaccines

Sleep strengthens muscle and bone by boosting growth hormone levels. UC Berkeley researchers discover how.

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Berkeley Talks: How forgiveness changes you and your brain

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Can the ‘good’ bacteria in your mouth act as probiotic cavity fighters?

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Despite relaxed prescribing rules, opioid addiction treatment still hard to find at pharmacies

Rescue workers lead a disoriented and possibly injured woman from a Ukrainian shopping center targeted by Russian missiles.

Broad use of psychedelic MDMA could ease devastating psychological trauma in Ukraine, study says

U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks on stage at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 'Great American Farmers Market' on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on August 4, 2025.

As RFK Jr. moves toward radically simplified nutritional guidelines, a Berkeley scientist looks back at their history

Student-led research finds link between ocean swimming and urinary tract infections

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What do the looming cuts to Medicaid really mean?

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UC Berkeley scientists uncover neural mechanisms behind long-term memory

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