The first of three large land donations from PG&E to the University of California has been officially transferred, expanding UC’s research forest lands by 1,459 acres.
Climate change could kill off parasites, destabilizing ecosystems
A new review led by UC Berkeley suggests that climate change threatens parasites with extinction, which could have big consequences for ecosystems.
Global warming hiatus disproved — again
A controversial paper published two years ago that concluded there was no detectable slowdown in ocean warming over the previous 15 years — widely known as the “global warming hiatus” — has now been confirmed using independent data in research led by CNR researchers.
Compact CRISPR systems found in some of world’s smallest microbes
Berkeley researchers found two compact CRISPR systems, CasX and CasY, nearly doubling the potential tools like CRISPR-Cas9 for genome editing.
Stahl lab designs in vivo imaging system for investigating liver metabolism
A new method allows researchers to track how the liver takes up fat in a real-time, non-invasive fashion.
Drones help monitor health of giant sequoias
CNR researchers test drone-based research tools as a way to monitor the Sierra Nevada’s giant sequoias and predict how they will deal with climate change and drought.
Professor Michael Freeling honored for pioneering work in plants
UC Berkeley geneticist Michael Freeling has been awarded the McClintock Prize for Plant Genetics and Genome Studies for his fundamental contributions to the understanding of gene and genome biology in plants.
From a single genetic mutation, secrets of ‘boy in the bubble’ disease revealed
PMB Professor Steven Brenner is co-author on a new study that has identified the rare genetic mutation responsible for a unique case of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a deadly immune system disorder also known as “boy in the bubble” disease.
Efficient photosynthesis and crop productivity
Plant biologists have bumped up crop productivity by increasing the expression of genes that result in more efficient use of light in photosynthesis, a finding that could be used to help address the world’s future food needs.
Study finds wide exposure to environmental toxics in cohort of pregnant women
A new study measures exposure to 59 toxic chemicals in pregnant women and their newborns, and finds that the pollutants show up in higher levels in the newborns.
Dale McCullough Receives Aldo Leopold Memorial Award
Bestowed in recognition of an individual's distinguished service to wildlife conservation, the award is the highest honor given by The Wildlife Society.
Genome, Interrupted
New research by CNR researchers Jason Huff and Daniel Zilberman uncovers how introns—segments that can interrupt the genomes of complex organisms—are made.
Berkeley Noted for Environment/Ecology, Plant & Animal Science by U.S. News & World Report
In the U.S. News & World Report's “Best Global Universities Rankings,” published this week, UC Berkeley was ranked #1 in Environment/Ecology and #4 in Plant and Animal Science.
THIMBY noted for Craftsmanship, Sustainability in Tiny House Competition
A team of UC Berkeley students earned first place in the "Home Life" category of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District's recent tiny house competition.
Wildfire management vs. suppression benefits forest and watershed
An unprecedented 40-year experiment in a 40,000-acre valley of Yosemite National Park strongly supports the idea that managing fire, rather than suppressing it, makes wilderness areas more resilient to fire.
Understanding the Effects of Previous-Year Rainfall on Grasslands
In a recent study of California annual grasslands, a new perspective on an old subject helped CNR researchers enhance their understanding of the effects of rainfall on grassland composition.
Climate change could be a greater threat to tropical frogs than deforestation
UC Berkeley Ph.D. student David Kurz traveled to Costa Rica and found that greater declines in population are related to the frogs' sensitivity to temperature.
Climate refuges identified for endangered snow leopards
A new study of snow leopards’ habitat has found that just one-third of their current range will be a refuge from climate change by 2070.
The amazing recovery of Yosemite’s yellow-legged frog
The remarkable recovery of the endangered Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog has now been documented in an expansive, data-rich study of the species in Yosemite National Park.
Vernard Lewis Inducted into Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame
ESPM Cooperative Extension Specialist Vernard Lewis will be inducted into Pest Management Professional Magazine's 2016 Hall of Fame in honor of his 35-year career.