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Want to Throw Off Your Chatbot? Use Figurative Language

November 8, 2021

Computer scientists recently examined the performance of dialog systems, such as personal assistants and chatbots designed to interact with humans. The team found that when these systems are confronted with dialog that includes idioms or similes, their performance drops to between 10 and 20 percent.

Researchers Develop CRISPR-based Rapid Diagnostic Tool for SARS-CoV-2

November 5, 2021

UC San Diego scientists have created a new technology that rapidly detects the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The new SENSR was developed using CRISPR gene-editing technology as a rapid diagnostic that eventually could be used in homes, airports and other locations.

Not So Great Expectations: Pain in HIV Related to Brain’s Expectations of Relief

November 4, 2021

Neuroimaging study reveals potential brain mechanism underlying chronic neuropathic pain in individuals with HIV. Findings may guide new clinical treatments targeting patients’ expectations for pain relief.

UC San Diego Announces Teams for Blue Tech Accelerator

November 4, 2021

With the announcement of the first cohort of startups in its startBlue Accelerator program, UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management and Scripps Institution of Oceanography are leaning into their role as a major source of innovation focused on the world’s oceans.

La Jolla Playhouse Brings in Theatre and Dance Talent, Expertise for their Latest World Premiere

November 4, 2021

Due to the extraordinary relationship between UC San Diego and the world-renowned La Jolla Playhouse, Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, students and alumni bring their expertise and talent to the Playhouse’s latest production, “to the yellow house.” Opening Nov. 16, the play brings the world of Vincent van Gogh to life at the Mandell Weiss Theatre in the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theatre District.

UC President Makes First Visit to UC San Diego

November 4, 2021

​​​​​​​It was under bright blue skies that University of California President Michael Drake made a recent visit to UC San Diego—his first since becoming president in August 2020. Over two days, Drake toured various parts of campus, witnessing our transformation first-hand and learning more about some of our innovative and impactful research.

The Proof is in the Poop

November 4, 2021

When early evidence emerged that people with COVID-19—whether or not they have symptoms—shed the virus in their stool, “the sewer seemed like the ‘happening’ place to look for it,” said Smruthi Karthikeyan, an environmental engineer and postdoctoral researcher who works in the lab of Rob Knight at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

UC San Diego Breaks Ground on Redevelopment of Hillcrest Medical Campus

November 4, 2021

Construction began this week on an approximately 10-acre site on the Hillcrest Campus. It marks the first phase of a multi-phase plan to redevelop the full medical campus, providing new facilities, new technology, increased capacity, expanded care offerings and other community services and amenities.

One and Done: Researchers Urge Testing Eyewitness Memory Only Once

November 3, 2021

A team of psychological scientists and criminologists led by memory expert John Wixted of UC San Diego say our system of jurisprudence needs a simple no-cost reform -- testing eyewitnesses for their memory of suspects only once.

UC San Diego Names Corinne Peek-Asa as New Vice Chancellor for Research

November 2, 2021

Corinne Peek-Asa has been appointed as UC San Diego’s new Vice Chancellor for Research, effective January 1, 2022.
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