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To Thwart Pathogens, Researchers are Giving Beneficial Microbes What They Really Want

UC San Diego researchers have developed a new method that allows precise modification of any microbiome with prebiotics, helping beneficial organisms outcompete dangerous pathogens.

Largest US Study Finds Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development

Researchers from UC San Diego found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow.

Pinar Yoldas on Art, Science and a Planet Awash in Plastic

Pinar Yoldas, whose work will be featured in Gallery QI this spring, discusses her background, worldview and why art and science are inseparable.

Neurobiologists Hack Brain Circuits Tied to Placebo Pain Relief

Scientists have identified the brain circuits tied to placebo pain relief. Researchers have known that placebo effects can be a powerful treatment, yet the underlying neurological mechanisms have not been well understood. They also found that placebo effects extend to multiple forms of pain.

New Metric Identifies At-Risk Mangroves Before They Disappear

Scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Centro para la Biodiversidad Marina y la Conservación in Mexico have developed a tool that identifies mangrove patches facing the greatest risk of degradation.

Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Cell Choices Shape the Nervous System

New research from UC San Diego and collaborators reveals hidden insights into the brain development process, showing that certain cells choose their eventual identity much sooner than expected.

UC San Diego Community to Come Together for Triton Giving Day on April 29

UC San Diego will come together for Triton Giving Day on April 29. Join in making a difference.

The Glass Center Opens at UC San Diego

UC San Diego's new Glass Center, a dynamic space dedicated to advancing glass art, interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning, is now open.

Economic Hardship Tied to Increased Violence Across California, UC San Diego Study Shows

Economic instability – including job loss, food insecurity, eviction and homelessness – is strongly associated with higher rates of violence among California adults, according to a new statewide survey led by the University of California San Diego.

$2 Million in Philanthropic Support Bolsters ALS Research at UC San Diego

After seeing her husband Alan “Al” Tarkington fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for five years, Stephanie Tarkington made it her goal to help other patients and families who are navigating the devastating disease. She has given $2 million to support ALS research at UC San Diego.

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