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Smoking Cannabis in the Home Increases Odds of Detectable Levels in Children

Researchers at University of California San Diego analyzed cannabis smoking practices in San Diego County to assess whether in-home smoking was associated with cannabis detection in children.

TikTok Ban is Still ‘Fair Game,’ Says Expert on Chinese Business and Government

It’s been a whiplashing January for TikTok and the app’s more than 100 million U.S.-based users. Just days before a national ban was slated to go into effect, the company failed in its last-ditch effort to appeal against the law, as the Supreme Court decided in favor of the U.S. government.

Campus Partners Join Forces for Triton Giving Day, ‘Unlocking Possibility Together’

UC San Diego will hold its 7th annual Triton Giving Day on April 30. The campus will hold two kickoff parties on Jan. 28 and 29 to offer information about leveraging Triton Giving Day to make an impact in a wide range of areas on campus.

Marine Ecosystem Survey Encounters a New Variable: Falling Ash from Los Angeles Fires

The devastating fires in Los Angeles have numerous secondary effects as scientists are finding out now off the coast of Southern California.

Reaching for the STARS

UC San Diego achieved a top rating in the global Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS). Based upon its score, the campus is currently 3rd in the nation among Platinum-rated institutions.

New Research Reveals How Location Influences How Our Immune System Fights Disease

A new study led by a team of scientists reveals how cells known as tissue-resident memory CD8 T cells play unique and specialized roles based on where they are located. The discovery sheds light on how such cells adapt to their location and could lead to improved immunotherapy and vaccines.

Epilepsy Patient Samples Offer Unprecedented Insights on Brain ‘Brakes’ Linked to Disorders

Specific protein receptors in the brain play a vital role in how neurons slow down or stop firing, making them targets for many disorders. Researchers have now constructed a detailed structural map of these receptors in the human brain, revealing how they assemble and how drugs bind to them.