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In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a team of doctors and researchers successfully administered a customized CRISPR gene therapy to an infant born with a life-threatening genetic disorder.

Chancellor Rich Lyons has communicated his anticipation for the upcoming commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday.

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) opens today, showcasing the work of Priyanka D’Souza among six graduating students from UC Berkeley.

UC Berkeley students are exploring the intersection of technology and democracy through a course titled "Building Bridges Between Democracy and Technology for a Better Society."

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has instructed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to reassess its 2022 decision regarding the invention of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology.

Flamingos, often seen standing in shallow alkaline lakes, are employing a complex feeding strategy involving their feet and beaks to create water vortices that trap prey.

In January, UC Berkeley graduate students Zoe Anne Rosenblum and Matthew Busch embarked on a journey to Antarctica aboard the ice tug Argus.

Henry Ravenhall, an assistant professor in the Department of French at UC Berkeley, is shedding light on medieval reading habits that contrast sharply with modern perceptions.

Two years ago, siblings Ryan and Melissa Mattson began their journey at UC Berkeley as undergraduate history majors.

The University Medal finalists of 2025 have demonstrated resilience and commitment to idealism, according to a recent announcement.

In a room soon to be vacated by Asher Cohen, the 2025 UC Berkeley University Medalist, mementos from his senior year reflect a diverse range of interests.

The Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal, which features Ben Franklin on one side and a printer at work on the other, is awarded annually to the American news organization that wins in the public service category.

Astronomers from the University of California, Berkeley, have made a significant discovery in the field of black hole research.

Emily Thompson, a student at UC Berkeley, is set to graduate this May with a major in film and media and a minor in Scandinavian studies.

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Chatbot Arena has emerged as a significant platform.

The Met Gala, held annually on the first Monday of May, featured a theme this year titled "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Lindy Elkins-Tanton, a planetary scientist from Arizona State University (ASU), has been appointed as the new director of the University of California, Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL).

Nathan Tang, a young Roman Catholic liberal from the East Coast, found himself at UC Berkeley in 2023.

The University of California Board of Regents has announced the appointment of James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of the UC system, a move approved today.

The National Academy of Sciences has inducted eight faculty members from the University of California, Berkeley, acknowledging their significant and ongoing contributions to research across various disciplines.