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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ScrippsDamage to marine habitats can be reversed Protecting vulnerable reproduction sites in the Gulf of California is key to long-term health of fish populations.
Scripps ----------------------------------------Thirty years later, dinosaur extinction revisited Scripps researcher among dozens offering new evidence that asteroid impact caused a mass extinction.
UCLA ----------------------------------------Drug combo effective against certain gastric cancers Herceptin and Tykerb, used now against breast cancer, significantly reduce tumor growth in certain gastric cancers.
UCLA ----------------------------------------CNSI to collaborate with British nanoscience center California NanoSystems Institute, Centre for Nanoscience and Quantum Education agree to joint research.
UC San Diego ----------------------------------------Kidney center receives certification Chronic Kidney Disease Program gets first-ever disease-specific certification for health care quality.
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----------------------------------------Bt protein effective against human parasites Protein from popular bacterial insecticide has high success rate against intestinal parasitic roundworms. 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.
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----------------------------------------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 |