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Latest Research News
April 18, 2025
2025 MTI Innovator Awardees Announced
As federal research funding faces growing uncertainty, the Molecular Therapeutics Initiative (MTI) at UC Berkeley is stepping up to support bold scientific innovation.
April 16, 2025
Electric Trains Are Quieter, More Reliable, and Healthier Than Diesel.
A new study found ways to reduce Caltrain passengers' exposure to carcinogenic black carbon by an average of 89%.
April 16, 2025
Executive Actions Aim To Reshape America’s Cultural Institutions
As the Trump administration seeks to redirect museum and arts organizations, Berkeley academics assess the impact of pulled funding and new directives.