Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

Campus inventors recognized for recent patents

The Office of Research is working to bolster patent activities and services for technology transfer, part of an effort to help faculty, students and staff commercialize inventions and discoveries.

UC Santa Cruz biologist Harry Noller wins $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

From antibiotics to the origins of life, Noller's findings on the protein factories of all cells have broad implications.

Local group funds four UC Santa Cruz cancer researchers

The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group continues its support for cancer research at UC Santa Cruz with new grants.

Study implicates glial cells in fragile X syndrome

Genetic defect behind a common cause of mental retardation affects not only neurons but also the more numerous glial cells in the brain.

In Memoriam: Charles Daniel (1933–2016)

Charles Daniel, professor emeritus of biology and a founding faculty member, died in Berkeley on August 10.

UC Santa Cruz grad Cecilia Im earns Sutter scholarship for medical school

$10,000 annual scholarship established by Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center and the Central California Alliance for Health.

Biology grad wins seed funding for biotech startup company

Antonio Lamb followed his passion for molecular biology, and his biotech startup now has $100,000 in seed funding.

Malignancy-associated gene network regulated by an RNA binding protein

An extensive regulatory network associated with tumor metastasis was found in pancreatic cancer cells.

Biologist Randy Schekman to give annual Sinsheimer Lecture on May 5

Nobel Prize-winning cell biologist will deliver the 2016 Robert L. Sinsheimer Distinguished Lecture in Biology.

Leukemia study reveals role of RNA binding protein in driving cancer

A protein abnormally expressed in cancer cells was found to promote the proliferation of B cells in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Cellular response to tissue stiffening may delay progression of breast cancer

Study identifies cellular signaling pathway associated with better prognosis for breast cancer patients

Determined to increase diversity in the sciences

Alumnus Blake Riggs uses his own story of prejudiced encounters, personal stumbles, and tenacity to encourage students of color.

In Memoriam: Robert S. Edgar (1930-2016)

Active learning movement gains momentum

Classrooms across campus are seeing less lecturing and more student engagement.