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Next Generation Genetics Technology Developed to Counter the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance

February 6, 2026

Drug resistance has accelerated in recent years with the emergence of deadly bacteria and “superbugs.” In response to this global health crisis, UC San Diego biologists have developed a new CRISPR-based technology capable of removing antibiotic-resistant elements from populations of bacteria.

UC San Diego-Led Science Team Selected for NASA Satellite Mission

February 5, 2026

Today NASA announced the selection of a University of California San Diego-led satellite mission for the Earth System Explorers (ESE) program.

First-Year Triton Steps Into His Olympic Moment

February 5, 2026

As the Milan Cortina Games get underway, a Revelle College first-year is balancing coursework at UC San Diego with elite alpine ski racing on the Olympic stage.

How Bad Bunny Became a Global Cultural Force

February 5, 2026

Fresh off a history-making Grammys win, Bad Bunny is set to take the Super Bowl halftime stage. What makes his music and performance resonate worldwide? An expert in the Department of Theatre and Dance — who once shared a stage with the global superstar — explains.

From Cytoplasm to Nucleus: a New Workflow to Improve Gene Therapy Odds

February 5, 2026

Gene therapy holds the promise of curing disease; however, to be effective, the new gene must make it into a cell’s nucleus—a difficult task. UC San Diego Professor of Biochemistry Neal Devaraj’s lab has unveiled a new method that increases the efficacy of gene delivery while minimizing side effects

UC San Diego Announces Illustrious Alumni Award Recipients

February 5, 2026

The University of California San Diego has announced its distinguished lineup of honorees for the 2026 Illustrious Alumni Awards — one of the university’s highest honors for alumni, celebrating extraordinary leadership, innovation and impact by Tritons around the world.

The Power of Story

February 5, 2026

At the 2026 Indigi-Con Creators Symposium, the Indigenous Futures Institute will bring artists and advocates together to celebrate Indigenous culture, storytelling and creativity, and uplifting Indigenous knowledge through community-based programming for the next generation.

UC San Diego Extended Studies Welcomes Tech Evangelist Guy Kawasaki

February 5, 2026

To mark the launch of the new "UC Your Future" masterclass, UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies welcomes New York Times bestselling author Guy Kawasaki--Apple Fellow and Chief Evangelist of Canva--for a special keynote event on February 23 at UC San Diego Park & Market in downtown San Diego.

New Collaboration Expands Capabilities and Enhances Natural Disaster Resilience

February 4, 2026

ALERTCalifornia announced a new collaboration with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab that will foster innovation and present novel opportunities to use ALERTCalifornia’s camera network and AI to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.

Fatty Acids Found to Influence Immune Defense During Chronic Infections

February 4, 2026

Biologists have reported new insights on the influences related to metabolism and the environment surrounding CD8 T cells, the soldiers of the immune system. Their research led to intriguing insights on the role of fatty acids in chronic infections and other persistent conditions, such as tumors.
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