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New Graphene Technology Matures Brain Organoids Faster, May Unlock Neurodegenerative Insights

Researchers have developed a novel method to stimulate and mature human brain organoids using graphene, a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon.

CIRM Scholars Program Makes California a Rare ‘Powerhouse of Science’ in the United States

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Scholars program seeks to develop skilled leaders in the field of regenerative medicine who create safe, cutting-edge stem cell treatments for diseases without cure like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and HIV.

When Punishers Profit, People are More Likely to Break the Rules

Why do people cooperate with each other and follow society's rules — and what happens when those who enforce the rules stand to profit from doing so? A new study from UC San Diego tackles this fundamental question.

Why Are People Lining Up for Labubus? An Expert Breaks Down the Pop Culture Craze

From Pop Mart to pop culture: Caroline Jack, associate professor in the Department of Communication, breaks down how a toy like Labubu becomes a global trend.

Notes From Abroad: How We’ve Changed and What We’ll Carry

After a summer spent living and learning abroad, eight students reflect on how they’re returning home with more than souvenirs.

UC San Diego Hosts Finale of Nationwide Nanotech Summer Research Program

Undergraduates from around the country recently gathered at the UC San Diego Qualcomm Institute to present the outcomes of their nanotechnology summer research projects.

At the Nexus of Innovation: UC San Diego Hosts FDA Commissioner for Transformative Town Hall

University of California San Diego recently welcomed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary, M.D., M.P.H., to its Moores Cancer Center for a pivotal industry town hall.

UC San Diego Named No. 4 Public University in US in Academic Ranking of World Universities

Recognized among the best universities in the nation and the world in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities, UC San Diego continues to deliver discoveries with global impact.

Study Finds That School-Based Online Surveillance Companies Monitor Students 24/7

Recent study at UC San Diego is the first detailed assessment of companies offering school-based online surveillance services such as social media monitoring, student communications monitoring and online activity monitoring to middle and high schools.

UC San Diego Awarded $80M to Expand Clinical Trials and Train Tomorrow’s Researcher Leaders

UC San Diego has received an $80M federal grant for clinical and translational research, boosting access to critical research infrastructure and training the next generation of researchers.

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