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Using the Vagus Nerve to Treat Disease: Review Maps Today’s Science, Points to Tomorrow’s Therapies

“We provide a larger platform so that others can start to make broader connections to see patterns and gaps across fields that usually don’t talk to each other," says Professor Imanuel Lerman.

Rewiring Immune System Offers New Path to Better Ovarian Cancer Treatment

A new discovery from UC San Diego researchers could enable easier treatment of high-grade serous ovarian cancer, the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer.

Researchers Create a Family History of San Diego Kelp over More Than Four Decades

A team led by UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography has released an unmatched history of kelp forests off La Jolla and Point Loma, the largest on the West Coast. The 40-year story reveals a progression of steady decline that transcends typical cycles of crash and recovery.

Americans Don’t Just Fear Driverless Cars Will Crash — They Fear Mass Job Losses

While much of the public debate about self-driving cars focuses on safety, a new national study from the UC San Diego reveals many Americans’ doubts about driverless focused on the technology’s economic ripple effects — especially job losses in driving and delivery work.

Inspired by Patient Care, $1 Million Gift Fuels Brain Cancer Research at UC San Diego

In gratitude for excellent patient care, the Anders Family Brain Cancer Research Fund has been established to advance precision medicine and transform patient care.

Team Led by UC San Diego Researchers Selected for Prestigious Global Cancer Prize

With up to $25 million from Cancer Grand Challenges, an international team led by UC San Diego professor Ludmil Alexandrov will unlock the secrets of DNA's "fingerprints."

Effective Marine Protection Can More Than Triple Dive Tourism Revenue

A new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography links fish recovery from well-managed marine protected areas to increased revenue from scuba diving tourism.

Study Finds Natural Fungal Supplement Improves COVID-19 Vaccine Response

A UC San Diego study shows that taking a mushroom-derived supplement during COVID-19 vaccination was safe, eased short-term side effects, and supported longer-lasting immune responses, particularly for people receiving their first vaccine.

Studying Acute Mountain Sickness on the Trail and in the Lab

Oxygen is critical to life. When levels of oxygen change, it can have immediate and lasting impacts on a person’s health. New research shows how probiotics can potentially assist with maintaining oxygen levels at high altitude.

Fund for Science and Technology Awards $15 Million to Scripps Oceanography

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego has received a $15 million grant from the Fund for Science and Technology. This support will expand observational capabilities into parts of the ocean where data has historically been sparse or nonexistent.

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