Undergraduate

Remember after election: Stress can be good for you

Submitted by rhkayen on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 08:23

This election was particularly stressful. More than 50 percent of Americans reported that it was a significant source of stress, and this was true for supporters of both parties. The surprising result certainly stressed many. So, what do we do now?

The stress response is actually crucial for survival. When we get down to the biology of it, we understand that without it an organism will die when it encounters the first challenge in its environment.

Enhancing the IB and MCB Undergraduate Experience at Cal

Submitted by mjalbe on Mon, 02/01/2016 - 16:11

The IB and MCB Departments have partnered up to support undergrads and their love for the biosciences.

More than 200 students attended this exciting networking event held on Jan 21st from 2-5pm in the Li Ka Shing Lobbies. Even more incredible? That this event was made BY students (both IB and MCB) FOR students. A whopping 26 clubs and organizations dedicated their time and efforts to the student community.

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What Shapes Your Identity? Skin Color? A Surname? Or What’s in Your Fridge?

Submitted by rhkayen on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 13:30

Leslea J. Hlusko, Associate Professor of Integrative Biology was interviewed by CALIFORNIA Magazine about the question of: What is race? 

"Questions of race and ethnicity are hard to answer, and even risky to ask. We asked them anyway, and here’s what people on the UC Berkeley campus had to say."

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