A new study, led by professor Anders Näär, discovers a crucial regulator of energy metabolism in humans.
An expert on 'undruggable' targets tackles the coronavirus
Professor Dan Nomura applies his past research to search for anti-viral drugs.
For an effective COVID vaccine, look beyond antibodies to T-cells
Professor Marc Hellersteins aims to develop a vaccine which sparks long-lasting immunity.
Researchers and community-based organizations release COVID-19 Farmworker Study
Cooperative Extension Specialist Susana Matias contributed to a collaborative study which highlights the inequities CA farmworkers face.
James Olzmann receives the ASCB Günter Blobel Early Career Award
The annual award from the American Society for Cell Biology recognizes Olzmann for his outstanding research into lipid droplet biogenesis and functions.
Scientists pivot to COVID-19 research, hoping for quick results to deal with pandemic
Professors Anders Näär and Dan Nomura in the Department of Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology receive funding to research COVID-19 treatments.
College of Natural Resources receives $50 million naming gift
Former dean Gordon Rausser has given the largest gift ever received by the College, strengthening its leadership in environmental and life sciences.
Molecular ‘switch’ reverses chronic inflammation and aging
Associate professor Danica Chen, senior author in a new study, lends insight into several aging-related diseases.
Two faculty members receive Miller Professorship
NST professor James Olzmann was one of nine at Berkeley to receive the award.
Reimagining Druggability
This fall issue of Breakthroughs magazine features professor Dan Nomura and how his lab is exploring the human proteome for the development of next-generation therapeutics.
New possibilities for killing cancer cells
New Berkeley research published in Nature identifies mechanisms that could be targeted to trigger ferroptosis, a form of cell death, in cancer cells.
Adviser Spotlight: Yasasha Ridel
Meet Yasasha Ridel, the graduate advisor for Nutrional Science and Toxicology!
NST welcomes incoming faculty
Cooperative Extension Specialist Susana Matias and Assistant Professor Denis Titov join the department this fall.
James Olzmann receives Presidential Early Career Award
Olzmann is one of nine Berkeley faculty honored for their work as scientists and engineers.
Harnessing the cellular “trash can” to fight cancer
New research from Daniel Nomura and Jessica Spradlin finds that nimbolide—a natural product found in neem trees—acts as a recruiting molecule to limit cancer spread.
Triple major is one step closer to becoming a medical scientist
Berkeley News features NST student Pouya Amin as he graduates from UC Berkeley this month.
Emeritus Professor Angela Little featured in San Francisco Chronicle
Little, now age 99, was a NST Professor for decades before retiring in 1985.
CNR seeks graduate student Science Communications Intern
Join the College of Natural Resources communications office to gain experience sharing complex scientific ideas with broad audiences.
Insulin insights
An unexpected connection between insulin receptor and gene expression opens new doors.