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Legacies Behind Sun God Festival’s 40-Year History

This year, Sun God Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. Learn about two legendary Tritons who became trailblazers in the music industry and how they leaned into their student experience to bring live music to campus.

Federally Funded Research Nourishes and Protects America

Scientific research may seem abstract, but when supported by federal funding, it profoundly impacts every American — from quiet rural fields buzzing with pollinators to hospitals pioneering lifesaving cancer therapies.

Food for Thought: The Ingredients for Social Change

In the UC San Diego School of Social Sciences, scholars are looking at the cultural, environmental, economic, and political implications of the foods we eat. Their work explores food systems and ways to make access to food more equitable and sustainable.

UC San Diego Community Comes Together for Triton Giving Day April 30

On April 30, 2025, UC San Diego will come together for its seventh annual Triton Giving Day, a dedicated 24-hour period of giving. Together, these generous donations will make a significant impact to help students, drive critical research, support service in the community and more.

Children with Liver Disease Face Dramatically Higher Risk of Early Death

Researchers from UC San Diego found that children diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are at significantly increased risk of premature death and serious long-term health complications. The study, which followed 1,096 children over an average of 8.5 years.

High Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Mortality in Colon Cancer Patients

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that individuals with colon cancer and a documented history of high cannabis use were more than 20 times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis compared to those without such a history.

Using “Shallow Shadows” to Uncover Quantum Properties

Traditional methods of looking into quantum systems often require immense resources. Research from UC San Diego have developed a new approach that allows scientists to extract essential information more efficiently and accurately.

Young Adults Drive Historic Decline in Smoking

Cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults.

AI Helps Unravel a Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease and Identify a Therapeutic Candidate

A new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function that triggers a pathway that disrupts how cells in the brain turn genes on and off.

This Injected Protein-like Polymer Helps Tissues Heal After a Heart Attack

Researchers have developed a new therapy that can be injected intravenously right after a heart attack to promote healing and prevent heart failure. The therapy both prompts the immune system to encourage tissue repair and promotes survival of heart muscle cells after a heart attack.

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