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New Vulnerability Identified in Aggressive Breast Cancer

By targeting proteins used to splice genes, UC San Diego researchers have unlocked a new approach to treating triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and difficult to treat subtype of the disease.

Farm-to-Table via Supercomputer

Across California, researchers, farmers, technologists and universities are launching a bold vision for the future of farming: “precision agriculture,” an approach that uses advanced sensors, networking and artificial intelligence to help growers make more informed decisions.

Compressed Data Technique Enables Pangenomics at Scale

Engineers at UC San Diego have developed a new data structure and compression technique that enables the field of pangenomics to handle unprecedented scales of genetic information.

Expanded School-Based Program Linked to Lower Youth Tobacco Use Rates in California

Researchers from UC San Diego report that an expanded, school-based tobacco prevention program in California was associated with significantly lower rates of smoking and vaping among middle and high school students.

Chancellor Khosla Appointed Chair of University of Rwanda Board of Governors

Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla has been appointed chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Rwanda, reflecting a broader commitment to advancing higher education and academic research on an international scale.

Pharmacists are at Elevated Risk for Suicide, Study Finds

Researchers from UC San Diego have found that pharmacists and female pharmacy technicians are more likely to die by suicide. Findings emphasize need for more mental health support for health care workers.

AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Cervical Cancer Treatment Planning

UC San Diego researchers have developed a groundbreaking “one-click” AI tool that could transform how doctors plan specialized radiation treatments for cervical cancer, saving physician time, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing the risk of human error.

Electric Cars Won’t Fix Sitting: The Health Costs of Designing Cities Around Cars

Walkability pioneer, UC San Diego urban planning professor Lawrence Frank revisits two decades of evidence linking car dependence and chronic disease – and explains why cleaner cars won’t make us healthier.

California Grants $7.4 Million to Advance Gene-Edited Stem Cell Therapy for Friedreich’s Ataxia

UC San Diego has received a $7.4 million grant to support the development of a first-of-its-kind stem cell-based gene therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare inherited neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive loss of coordination, muscle strength, heart function and overall mobility.

What Causes Some People’s Gut Microbes to Produce High Alcohol Levels?

A study of people with auto-brewery syndrome — a rare condition causing intoxication without drinking alcohol — has found a link between gut microbes and symptoms, pointing to new treatment strategies.

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