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Composer Chinary Ung to be Inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters

February 26, 2020

When the American Academy of Arts and Letters inducts its newest members in May, University of California San Diego composer and Distinguished Professor of Music Chinary Ung will become the first faculty member in the university’s 60 year history to receive the prestigious honor.

How Resident Microbes Restructure Body Chemistry

February 26, 2020

A comparison of normal and germ-free mice revealed that as much as 70 percent of a mouse’s gut chemistry is determined by its gut microbiome. Even in distant organs, such as the uterus or the brain, approximately 20 percent of molecules were different in the mice with gut microbes.

Resetting the Biological Clock with Flip of the Molecular Switch

February 25, 2020

Scientists work to understand circadian rhythms at the molecular level to help develop innovative therapies for fixing biological clock dysfunctions caused by inherited conditions, modern habits, shift working or aging.

Light-Shrinking Device Enables Detection of Ultra-Tiny Substances

February 25, 2020

Engineers have created light-based technology that can detect biological substances with a molecular mass more than two orders of magnitude smaller than previously possible. The work could lead to the development of ultra-sensitive devices for quickly detecting pathogens in blood.

Researchers Tackle the Flu with Breakthrough Virus Simulations

February 25, 2020

A team of researchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Pittsburgh offers a new approach for developing treatments for pandemic Influenza A (pH1N1).

Call for New IDEAS (Deadline now Extended)

February 25, 2020

Proposals are now being accepted through April 30 for the Initiative for Digital Exploration of Arts and Sciences (IDEAS) 2020-2021 Performance Season

Heatwave Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Birth in California

February 25, 2020

A new study at UC San Diego, published February 11, 2020, found that exposure to heatwaves during the last week of pregnancy was strongly linked to an increased risk of preterm delivery – the hotter the temperature or the longer the heatwave, the greater the risk.

UC San Diego Hosts its Annual Birthday Celebration for Dr. Seuss March 2

February 25, 2020

Countless readers have been delighted by Dr. Seuss’s unmatched ability to craft catchy rhymes that are nearly impossible to forget. To help celebrate the life and work of this iconic American author, UC San Diego will host its annual birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss.

Researchers Develop Framework that Improves Firefox Security

February 25, 2020

Researchers from the University of California San Diego, University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University and Mozilla have developed a new framework to improve web browser security. The framework, called RLBox, has been integrated into Firefox to complement its other security-hardening efforts.

Supporting UC San Diego Graduate Students

February 24, 2020

Our graduate students are deeply valued members of our university community, who make vital contributions to the educational and scholarly mission of UC San Diego.
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