New glues
11/20/24 — A new chemical strategy opens the door to high-performance, recyclable adhesives, including a superglue for fetal surgery.
Bioengineering
Evo: Creating generative AI for genomes
11/14/24 — Arc Institute: Multimodal artificial intelligence model can interpret and generate genomic sequences at a vast scale
Could a new medical approach fix faulty genes before birth?
10/24/24 — UC Davis Health: Berkeley engineers collaborate on unique mRNA delivery method for in utero gene editing for neurodevelopmental conditions
Berkeley researchers receive ARPA-H awards
10/10/24 — UC Berkeley researchers in two multi-institutional teams have won major awards to fund pioneering biomedical research
Bringing clarity to computational imaging
09/30/24 — New tool removes motion artifacts when imaging dynamic samples
Six students honored as Siebel Scholars
09/20/24 — Foundation announces class of 2025
New recyclable adhesives can be easily adapted for medical, consumer and industrial applications
08/22/24 — Uses include surgical superglue that could be game-changer for fetal surgeries
Michael Yartsev named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
07/23/24 — Honor comes with significant research investment that enables investigators to “push the boundaries of science”
Scientists discover next-generation system for programmable genome design
06/26/24 — Arc Institute: Bridge recombinase mechanism provides a precise and powerful tool to recombine, rearrange DNA in a programmable way
Cool it down
05/31/24 — How groundbreaking freezing technologies can protect food, organs — and even the planet
Putting on the heat
05/31/24 — Viruses can generate electricity when exposed to heat, which may lead to next-gen biosensors and diagnostic tools.
So to speak
05/31/24 — Researchers have identified parallels between bats and humans in the parts of the brain related to vocalizations.
Berkeley’s ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship combats climate change
05/30/24 — UC Berkeley faculty are fast-tracking the development of new and creative climate solutions
Five engineering professors among 2024 Spark Award winners
05/22/24 — Bakar Fellows Program: Recipients embody the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines UC Berkeley’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Bakar ClimatEnginuity Hub: Berkeley’s new home for climate innovation
05/16/24 — New incubator on the west side of campus will provide resources and support to entrepreneurs in renewable energy and clean technology
Teresa Head-Gordon named recipient of the Humboldt Research Award
05/01/24 — College of Chemistry: Berkeley professor honored for groundbreaking discoveries and insights in chemistry, bioengineering, and chemical and biomolecular engineering
Tiny sensor aims to monitor tumors in real time
04/19/24 — IEEE Spectrum: Novel device could potentially provide a better alternative to biopsies
It’s hearty, it’s meaty, it’s mold
03/14/24 — Berkeley Lab: Bioengineers are hacking the genome of fungi for smart foods of the future
What bats can teach us about the evolution of human speech
02/29/24 — Study shows how bats may be ideal candidates for understanding human speech development and pathology
Researchers make advances toward more effective IBD therapies
02/01/24 — New regenerative medicine technique may repair and protect the colon
