UC’s CITRIS launches COVID-19 response with 25 awards for innovative technologies
(Contributed) May 14, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Image credit: CITRIS & the Banatao Institute website) UCSC researchers lead three teams from initial round..
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Team reveals genomic history of ancient civilizations in the Andes
By Stephanie DutchenUC Santa Cruz May 13, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Study provides a comprehensive portrait of how the genetic structure of the Andes evolved..
Genome of beloved sea otter Gidget now available for browsing
(Contributed) May 13, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA UC Santa Cruz’s widely used genome browser can offer help to scientists diving into sea otter genetic..
Commonwealth Care Alliance Uses Looker to Monitor Impact of COVID-19 on Urgent and Evolving Member Needs
(Contributed) May 12, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Tailored actionable patient data gives clinicians visibility into member needs amid the pandemic, including..
PitchHub Makes Life With Video Easier
(Contributed) May 12, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz startup provides Software as a Service (SaaS) and consulting services that simplify the..
Parallel Flight Technologies donates 3D Printers to Project PPE 4 Central Coast
By Sarah Vickers-Webb Production & Editorial AssistantSanta Cruz Tech Beat May 8, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA Local heavyweight drone company’s 3D..
Five in Five (times three!): Josh Metz of Monterey Bay DART
Sarah Vickers-WebbProduction & Editorial AssistantSanta Cruz Tech Beat May 8, 2020 — Marina, CA Nonprofit’s October event to focus on DART..
RSIGuard: desktop software that helps improve work patterns, posture and workstation setup
By Ron GoodmanOffice Ergonomics Product Manager, Cority EnvianceSpecial to Santa Cruz Tech Beat May 7, 2020 — Santa Cruz CA How local engineer Ron Goodman..
UCSC Genomics Institute sequences and assembles eleven human genomes in nine days
By Alexis MorganCommunications Manager, UCSC Genomics Institute May 06, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA (Image above: The nine-day genome assembly process is broken..
Looker: How to Keep a Distributed Workforce Engaged with Your Data
Jill Hardy Content Strategist, Customer Marketing at Looker May 5, 2020 — Santa Cruz, CA As companies shift to a distributed workforce, finding new..