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Until recently, about half of the human Y chromosome was missing from the reference genome. Now, scientists have sequenced this chromosome from end to end.

Scientists release the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome

Scientists have completed the first full sequence of a human Y chromosome, completing the set of end-to-end human chromosomes and helping researchers to better understand human reproduction, evolution, and population change.

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Campus leaders showcase research impact

Campus leaders showcase research impact

Chancellor Cynthia Larive highlighted the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives to a group of UC regents and external advisors.

New blood test improves cancer detection

New blood test improves cancer detection

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Celebrate National HSI Awareness week

Celebrate National HSI Awareness week

Next week, the campus will have the opportunity to celebrate the important role HSIs play in improving education access and advancing equity practices.

CITRIS director offers new view with drone tech

CITRIS director offers new view with drone tech

Becca Fenwick advances wildland management, ecology research and workforce development with uncrewed aerial vehicles.

Coastal fisheries resilient to marine heatwaves

Coastal fisheries resilient to marine heatwaves

Research led by Alexa Fredston found that fish biomass often increased or was unaffected in the year following a marine heatwave.

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