January 25, 2012
January 25, 2012 —
Led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, scientists have, for the first time, created stem cell-derived, in vitro models of sporadic and hereditary Alzheimer’s disease (AD), using induced pluripotent stem cells from patients with the much-dreaded neurodegenerative disorder.
January 25, 2012
January 25, 2012 —
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have created a new generation of fast-acting fluorescent dyes that optically highlight electrical activity in neuronal membranes. The work is published in this week’s online Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
January 25, 2012
January 25, 2012 —
The University of California, San Diego ranks 11th among all large universities in the nation, up from 14th last year, on the Peace Corps’ annual list of “Top Colleges and Universities,” released today.
January 24, 2012
January 24, 2012 —
Chemists have taken an important step in making artificial life forms from scratch. Using a novel chemical reaction, they have created self-assembling cell membranes, the structural envelopes that contain and support the reactions required for life.
January 24, 2012
January 24, 2012 —
UC San Diego, San Diego State University and the University of San Diego joined together at a press conference Jan. 19 to announce that the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, will make his first trip to San Diego April 18 to 19 for public events at each of the three host universities.
January 24, 2012
January 24, 2012 —
Daisy Feder scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures as the No. 1 UC San Diego women's basketball team blew by California Collegiate Athletic Association rival Humboldt State, 74-49, on Saturday evening at RIMAC Arena.
January 24, 2012
January 24, 2012 —
In a rare San Diego appearance, renowned composer Steve Reich was honored at a sold-out January 18 concert at UC San Diego’s Conrad Prebys Concert Hall.
January 23, 2012
January 23, 2012 —
The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California, San Diego, has been awarded a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold certification for its SDSC East building expansion.
January 23, 2012
January 23, 2012 —
UC San Diego Health System has received approval to acquire the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI), the official cancer institute of the state of Nevada, as an affiliate health care provider. The expansion represents a partnership between California and Nevada in offering lifesaving cancer care to patients through expert diagnosis, novel treatments and clinical trials.
January 20, 2012
January 20, 2012 —
Rick Hanson, PhD, author of the book Buddha’s Brain and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, will present his lecture "Taking in the Good: Helping Children Build Inner Strength and Happiness” at the UC San Diego Medical Center Auditorium on Friday, February 3.
