Molecular and Cell Biology

I’ve come to realize that a lot of what I accomplished at this stage in my life differs starkly from where my original goals began.

How have UC Berkeley professors spent their favorite summers? Read on to find out what campus faculty have done during their most memorable summers.

In my panicked state, in the middle of my freshman year, I just decided to sign up for everything. I figured that if I just tried every extracurricular on campus, one or two were bound to stick.

Molecular and cell biology researchers from UC Berkeley found that melanoma cells become immortal via a two-step process, as revealed in their research paper published Thursday.

To decide to embark upon the journey of a senior thesis is to test one’s commitment, determination, fortitude and patience.

A team of UC Berkeley researchers recently discovered a natural alternative to current contraceptives, which can potentially cause side effects for both women and men, according to a campus press release.

Six campus faculty members were elected to the National Academy of Sciences, or NAS, one of the nation’s most prestigious scientific societies, according to a Tuesday NAS release.

New UC Berkeley research is a breakthrough in understanding of protein misfolding, a phenomenon linked to neurodegenerative disorders, like Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers found that the parasite, toxoplasma gondii, permanently affects the brains and behavioral patterns of rodents. The parasite removed mice’ innate aversion to and fear of cats even four months after the infection cleared.