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Biologists welcome new UC research station at...

May 22, 2019
Jill Banfield

Tiny microbes and huge viruses blur line between...

April 29, 2019
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Essig’s SFO exhibition showcases six-legged...

April 26, 2019
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David Raulet on the revolution of cancer immunology

April 24, 2019
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UC receives fourth CRISPR patent; three more...

April 23, 2019
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Jennifer Doudna on the future of gene editing

April 10, 2019
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Pete Oboyski: Caretaker of 5 million bugs

April 10, 2019
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New eLife editor Michael Eisen wants to shake...

April 4, 2019
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Introducing a kinder, gentler way to blow holes in...

March 28, 2019
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David Presti on the ritual use of psychoactive plants

March 28, 2019
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Fossil barnacles, the original GPS, help...

March 25, 2019
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Gene therapy restores vision in blind mice

March 15, 2019
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March 13, 2019
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Meet our new faculty: Chris Martin,...

March 12, 2019
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UC awarded third CRISPR patent, expanding its...

March 12, 2019
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March 11, 2019

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