Here are the latest news about the University of California at Berkeley in Berkeley, United States of America:

Berkeley scientists discover a new mechanism that causes autoimmune disease

University of California, Berkeley, researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that causes autoimmune disease, a condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. The finding could lead to new treatments for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and type 1 diabetes.

Berkeley-led study finds that climate change is making wildfires more frequent and intense

A new study led by the University of California, Berkeley, has found that climate change is making wildfires more frequent and intense. The study, which was published in the journal Nature Climate Change, is the first to quantify the impact of climate change on wildfire activity in the United States.

Berkeley researchers develop a new way to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease

University of California, Berkeley, researchers have developed a new way to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease. The new method, which is described in a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, is based on a type of brain scan called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). DTI can measure the movement of water molecules in the brain, and researchers have found that changes in water movement can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

Berkeley announces plans to launch a new school of data science

The University of California, Berkeley, has announced plans to launch a new school of data science. The new school, which is expected to open in fall 2023, will offer undergraduate and graduate programs in data science. It will also be home to a number of research centers in data science and artificial intelligence.