In a few years, semi-trucks on U.S. highways could save the nation more than $10 billion annually in diesel fuel costs.
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UC BerkeleyGenome sequenced for adaptable amoeba Single-cell organism can assume three distinct forms and has more than 15,000 protein-coding genes. ----------------------------------------
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------Protein shown to inhibit aging in fruit flies Lack of protein leads to cardiac arrhythmia, muscle loss, triglycerides - common traits of aging in humans too.
UC Irvine ----------------------------------------$480K grant: improved care for low birth weight infants Partnership with Charles Drew University aims to combat chronic illnesses associated with low-weight births.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------Researchers create atlas of transcription factor combos Network will provide scientists with opportunities to study gene regulation, tissue differentiation and mammal evolution.
UC Santa Barbara ----------------------------------------Tsuyoshi Hasegawa receives faculty's top honor History professor, expert on Japanese-Russian relations, named Faculty Research Lecturer for 2010.
UCLA
----------------------------------------For California vintners, it's not easy being green Wine bearing eco-labels doesn't command same prices as conventional counterparts. More Campus and Lab News Resource Quick Links |
Top Feature General News Pledge to students: strategies to combat intolerance UC leaders meet with students, discussing recent campus acts. Also: More Top Features Office of the President News
General NewsUC students, leaders unite in Sacramento United in message to lawmakers: Fund UC budget, support Cal Grants, reinvest in Master Plan for Higher Education. 
MulticampusFormer students receive honorary degrees Japanese-Americans whose studies were interrupted by World War II internment get diplomas.
Administration ----------------------------------------President Yudof's statement on March 4 events Statement reaffirms support for those standing up for public education in California.
General News ----------------------------------------UC reaches contract agreement with librarians' union Mediation sessions led to newly approved contract, which will extend through September 2012.
Administration ----------------------------------------Russell Gould's letter to regents on recent events Board chair issues statement regarding recent controversies at UC Irvine, UC San Diego.
UCOP ----------------------------------------'State of Minds' features Davis help for flower growers Honorary degrees, the Delta and San Diego nightlife included in UCTV newsmagazine.
Admissions ----------------------------------------UC to wait-list some freshman applicants Most campuses will be affected; eligible applicants will be offered admission at a campus that has space.
General News ----------------------------------------President Yudof reports on budget advocacy progress Students, other stakeholders plan rallies, other strategies to bolster support for higher education.
UC Regents
----------------------------------------UC to cut fewer freshmen from fall 2010 enrollment State budget will force some reductions but not the 2,300 anticipated earlier. More Office of the President News |