Humans and chimpanzees share more than 95% of our genome, and yet we are remarkably different. A new study highlights the ...

Soojin Yi studies evolutionary biology using comparative genomic and epigenomic methods. She’s curious how epigenetic regulatory mechanisms evolve and how they contribute to biological phenomena. For ...

From research insights on the pregnant brain and the impact of exercise on cognitive function to the university's latest rankings, it was another standout year at UC Santa Barbara. And The Current ...

When a local family brought home a farmed Christmas tree to brighten their holidays, they never expected to find a surprise ...

‘Tis the season of generosity, and now UC Santa Barbara students can give back to fellow classmates in need of a meal. Launched in fall quarter 2024, the meal swipe donations program allows any ...

When Wendy Eley Jackson first met Cara Yar Khan, she saw more than a disability advocate. She saw a story waiting to be told. Yar Khan’s rare genetic condition, hereditary inclusion body myopathy ...

Inside our fall/winter issue you'll find a trio of inspiring conservation stories from California's eastern Sierra region, where UC Santa Barbara has a natural reserve — and a huge research presence.

With a background in both STEM and communication, Harrison Tasoff is a science and environmental journalist who delights in deciphering new research and distilling it into clear language. Every story ...

Michael Beyeler’s work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, computer science, engineering and psychology, where he is advancing sight-recovery technologies — including retinal and cortical ...

We don’t often think of our clothing as plastic, but much of it is. Polyester, nylon, acrylic and other synthetic fibers are commonplace in the blended fabrics we wear every day. As a result, textiles ...