Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
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White House takes eye off the prize by withdrawing support for medical research
As 2025’s Nobel winners are honored this week, 2009 laureate Carol Greider reasserts the vital role of federal funding in fueling future prize-worthy breakthroughs in health and science
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Revealing the secrets of the human brain
UC Santa Cruz research innovations and academic programs advance brain and mental health.
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Are you experienced? Students from first year of immersive-learning initiative share stories of profound impact
From aquatic adventures and mountaintop stargazing to lab work aimed at saving lives, students describe how the Degree-Defining Experiences Program fosters unforgettable moments and deepens meaning
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ARCS Foundation scholarships support 14 outstanding graduate students in science and engineering for 2025-26
The scholarships are awarded to students who show exceptional promise of making a significant contribution to the scientific and technological strength of the country.
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Cal Teach at 20: Striving to continue sending much-needed STEM educators into underserved communities
UC Santa Cruz program marks 20 years of putting service-minded STEM majors on a path to helping public schools students embrace math and science
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In Memoriam: William Scott
The longtime professor of chemistry and biochemistry is remembered by family, friends, and colleagues for his immense intellect, generosity, and contributions to advance scientific research
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From nanopore sequencing to neutron stars, UC Santa Cruz research advances our understanding, wellbeing
The federal government has been—and must remain—a critical partner in foundational technological innovation and research breakthroughs.
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Carol Greider receives American Cancer Society Professor Award
The award includes a grant that will support Greider’s research that advances her Nobel-winning discovery of the DNA caps at the ends of chromosomes called telomeres
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New international collaboration poised to unlock more health-related discoveries
UC Santa Cruz removes geographic barriers and reduces costs with widened access to powerful Biomolecular cryoEM Facility
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Life Beyond the Redwoods: Ciara Bolt at UC San Francisco and Natera
One year after graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Ciara Bolt (Kresge ’24, molecular, cell and developmental biology) worked as a Junior Specialist in the Sil Lab at UC San Francisco and now holds a position as a research associate at Natera, a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ…
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Advocating for federal investment in medical research
UC Santa Cruz researchers are sharing examples of how federal funding supports breakthrough innovations in health care.
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Eighth US-India Conference to explore dynamic and evolving relationship with a focus on AI, global dynamics, and biomedical breakthroughs
This year’s conference, US India: Normalization or Reset?, examines how the two countries can review their priorities and either restore normalcy or redefine the relationship for a multipolar world.