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Neurobiologists Hack Brain Circuits Tied to Placebo Pain Relief

Scientists have identified the brain circuits tied to placebo pain relief. Researchers have known that placebo effects can be a powerful treatment, yet the underlying neurological mechanisms have not been well understood. They also found that placebo effects extend to multiple forms of pain.

New Metric Identifies At-Risk Mangroves Before They Disappear

Scientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Centro para la Biodiversidad Marina y la Conservación in Mexico have developed a tool that identifies mangrove patches facing the greatest risk of degradation.

Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Cell Choices Shape the Nervous System

New research from UC San Diego and collaborators reveals hidden insights into the brain development process, showing that certain cells choose their eventual identity much sooner than expected.

UC San Diego Community to Come Together for Triton Giving Day on April 29

UC San Diego will come together for Triton Giving Day on April 29. Join in making a difference.

The Glass Center Opens at UC San Diego

UC San Diego's new Glass Center, a dynamic space dedicated to advancing glass art, interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning, is now open.

Economic Hardship Tied to Increased Violence Across California, UC San Diego Study Shows

Economic instability – including job loss, food insecurity, eviction and homelessness – is strongly associated with higher rates of violence among California adults, according to a new statewide survey led by the University of California San Diego.

$2 Million in Philanthropic Support Bolsters ALS Research at UC San Diego

After seeing her husband Alan “Al” Tarkington fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for five years, Stephanie Tarkington made it her goal to help other patients and families who are navigating the devastating disease. She has given $2 million to support ALS research at UC San Diego.

UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranks Among the Top Tier of U.S. Medical Schools

University of California San Diego School of Medicine has once again been recognized among the top medical schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Grad Schools issue.

What Can You Say in Three Minutes?

A question about sleep helped one PhD student take the top prize at Grad SLAM, while a postdoctoral scholar tackled heart attack prevention using cutting-edge science to win Postdoc PITCH. Meet the winners — and see what’s next as one heads to the UC-wide finals this month.

Prepare to be Wowed

At the Without Walls (WOW) Festival, the unexpected is expected. Happening April 23-26 at UC San Diego, the festival is led by La Jolla Playhouse in partnership with the university. The program welcomes audiences of all ages to interact with artists and reimagine what storytelling can be.

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