We are deeply saddened to learn that CNR student Nicolas Leslie, who had been studying in Nice, France, as part of the campus's Study Abroad program, has been identified as among the 84 people killed in Thursday’s terrorist attack.
CNR student missing after Nice terrorist attack
Three UC Berkeley students studying abroad in Nice, France, are known to have been injured in the Thursday terrorist attack there. A fourth student, Nicolas Leslie, a CNR junior, is still unaccounted for.
Creative management within tropical agricultural landscapes could benefit biodiversity
A new study by graduate student David Kurz provides first insights into ways that intelligent management of the oil palm lifecycle can benefit frogs in Indonesia.
Identifying calorie-burning pathway in fat cells creates new potential for obesity treatment
Professor Daniel Nomura has identified a natural molecular pathway that enables cells to burn off calories as heat rather than store them as fat. This raises the possibility of a new approach to treating and preventing obesity and diabetes.
The Environmental Impacts of Cannabis Agriculture
A recent study led by CNR cooperative extension specialist Van Butsic used high resolution satellite imagery to conduct a systematic survey of cannabis production and to explore its potential ecological consequences.
Three from CNR receive '30 Under 30' award from UC Global Food Initiative
Three current or former CNR students are listed in the UC Global Food Initiative's 30 Under 30 Awards, which highlight inspirational young leaders who are making a mark in tackling global food challenges.
CNR Lab Launches Program on Conflict, Climate Change and Green Development
The Renewable and Appropriate Energy Lab (RAEL) has launched a Program on Conflict, Climate Change and Green Development, appointing David Mozersky as Founding Director.
Cities as Building Blocks for Sustainable Societies
Research at the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory highlights that while cities currently contribute to global climate change by emitting the majority of anthropogenic greenhouse gases, they could become the building blocks of sustainability.
Nomura lab finds triple-negative breast cancer target
Dan Nomura's lab has found a long-elusive Achilles’ heel within “triple-negative” breast tumors, a common type of breast cancer that is difficult to treat.
Kris Niyogi elected to National Academy of Sciences
Kris Niyogi, professor and chair of the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, was one of six UC Berkeley faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences today.
Video: Matthew Luskin on Tracking Tigers in the Rain Forest
PhD candidate and National Geographic grantee Matthew Luskin spent a year in the rain forest of Indonesia tracking critically endangered Sumatran tigers.
Not Just Climate Change: Study Finds Human Activity Is a Major Factor Driving Wildfires
A new study examining wildfires in California found that human activity explains as much about their frequency and location as climate influences.
Professor Matt Traxler named 2016 Searle Scholar
Matt Traxler, assistant professor in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, has been named a 2016 Searle Scholar.
The secret language of microbes
Professor N. Louise Glass and postdoctoral fellow Jens Heller have found that fungi use different dialects to communicate. Understanding these dialects could help scientists learn more about fungi cooperation for both destructive and beneficial purposes.
Wealth of unsuspected new microbes expands tree of life
CNR Researcher have discovered more than 1,000 new types of bacteria and Archaea over the past 15 years, dramatically altering our picture of the tree of life.
Professor Daniel Kammen Appointed as U.S. Science Envoy
Professor Daniel Kammen has been appointed as one of five U.S. Science Envoys by the U.S. State Department.
Better Living Through Chem Analysis: Consumers Gain Access to Safety Studies
Research by NST adjunct associate professor Dale Leitman could indicate that low-dose parabens (found in many cosmetics) are more harmful than previously thought.
Learning from the ground up
For alumna Kate Kaplan, the Student Organic Garden Association provided a place to grow food, nurture her interest in sustainability, and build a career path. Kaplan collaborated with CNR and UC affiliates to report on how experiential learning opportunities across the UC system offer student invaluable real-world experience.
Brenner Named Fellow of International Society for Computational Biology
Steven Brenner, a professor in the Department of Plant & Microbial Biology, has been elected a fellow of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB) for his groundbreaking research in computational protein analysis and genomics.
In Memoriam: Lawrence S. Davis, professor emeritus and forest economist
UC Berkeley professor emeritus Lawrence S. Davis passed away from Alzheimer's disease on March 6, 2016. He was 81. Davis was an influential scholar in the fields of forest economics and management.