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The project will analyze an extensive set of historic and modern brown bear samples to characterize genomic diversity over the last 200 years, how it has changed, and how or if management decisions have impacted the genomic landscape of the species.

Bear DNA study to measure impact of conservation actions on genetic diversity

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz will examine the DNA of brown bears in the lower 48 states, where the iconic beast’s numbers have seen catastrophic declines over the last century. The research project will use genetic-sequencing technologies to study the effects of this rapid population decline, as well as the impacts of previous conservation-management actions.

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Class of 2023: One year later

Class of 2023: One year later

From groundbreaking research to entrepreneurial ventures, the diverse pursuits of the Class of 2023 continue to inspire and advance campus values.

Curator-led tour of Seeing Through Stone exhibit

Curator-led tour of Seeing Through Stone exhibit

Rachel Nelson will lead a walk-through of the Visualizing Abolition exhibition, Seeing through Stone, at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences on Sept. 6.

Singing from memory unlocks a superpower

Singing from memory unlocks a superpower

Scientists are increasingly finding that highly accurate pitch memory is much more common than might be expected.

Endangered salamander added to Photo Ark

Endangered salamander added to Photo Ark

UC Santa Cruz researchers have studied the local, long-toed salamander since 2020, with the goal of helping to conserve the species.

Personal finance class shapes financial education

Personal finance class shapes financial education

Cowell College's 5-unit online class is the largest online course on campus and is a model for financial literacy education across the UC system.

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