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Scientists Uncover Cellular Mechanism Driving Both Rare Childhood Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

UC San Diego researchers have found a "genetic switch" triggering neurodegeneration in both a rare childhood dementia and Alzheimer's disease, pointing to new drug targets in the waste-processing system within the brain’s immune cells.

UC San Diego Named Central Lab for $101M XPRIZE Healthspan Competition

The Stein Institute for Research on Aging at UC San Diego will play a central role in an ambitious competition aimed at extending the human healthspan.

Why Is Discovering Exoplanets Important?

UC San Diego postdoc Aidan Gibbs explains why finding exoplanets, which orbit around stars other than our sun, can help us better understand our own solar system and home planet.

National Data Platform Receives NSF Category I Award to Expand AI-Ready Data Infrastructure for U.S.

UC San Diego researchers will lead a collaborative project to expand a national platform connecting data, computing and AI resources to empower nationwide researchers and educators.

Why a Doctor Saying ‘It’s Normal’ Can Backfire

Research shows that patients often interpret normalizing language to mean treatment isn’t necessary, but the misunderstanding can be prevented.

Mark Thiemens Receives the Magellanic Premium, America’s Oldest Medal

UC San Diego Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Mark Thiemens is the 43rd recipient of the Magellanic Premium, given by the American Philosophical Society. Thiemens was recognized for his groundbreaking work in mass-independent isotope fractionation.

Corn Stalks. It’s What’s for Dinner … If You’re a Microbe.

Engineers have developed a strain of a common bacterial species that can feed exclusively on the three major sugars present in corn stalks. This work has exciting implications for the future of biomanufacturing.

With ARPA-H Award, UC San Diego Engineers will Develop a Soft, Autonomous Robot for Stroke Care

A research team led by engineers at UC San Diego was awarded up to $26.1M from ARPA-H to develop a soft, flexible robot that can safely and autonomously navigate through the tiny blood vessels of the brain and remove clots, expanding access to a life-saving stroke treatment.

Could Spider-Man’s Web Ever Work in the Real World?

Spider silk is one of nature’s strongest and most remarkable materials. Inspired by the latest Spider-Man film, a materials scientist in the Jacobs School of Engineering explains why researchers are still trying to unlock its secrets.

Are the European Wildfires a Sign of a Climate Tipping Point?

Wildfires are burning across parts of Europe, including regions many people may not associate with severe fire risk. So what do these fires reveal? Judson Boomhower, associate professor of economics discusses how wildfire risk is no longer confined to the places people are used seeing it.

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