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To Study Cancer “Kill Switch,” UC San Diego Scientists Will Send Stem Cells to Space

Rebecsinib, a new cancer treatment discovered by UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute will undergo testing in outer space on an additional four of the deadliest cancer types: ovarian cancer, metastatic breast cancer, acute myeloid leukemia and glioblastoma multiforme.

Laying the Groundwork for Potential Age-Related Macular Degeneration Therapies

The study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggests that heparan sulfate (HS) in Bruch’s membrane is a major player in early AMD by trapping lipoproteins and kickstarting drusen formation.

UC San Diego Researchers Find Evidence of Accelerated Aging in Children with Multiple Sclerosis

The study focused on children and teenagers not yet impacted by the processes of normal aging and age-related illnesses like hypertension and diabetes. Despite appearing outwardly healthy, children with MS showed DNA patterns indicating they were biologically older than their peers.

Mindfulness Therapy Reduces Opioid Craving and Addiction, Study Finds

Researchers from UC San Diego found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain’s response to natural healthy pleasure, leading to reduced opioid cravings. The findings suggest that MORE could be a promising tool in the fight against opioid use disorder.

Children with Liver Disease Face Dramatically Higher Risk of Early Death

Researchers from UC San Diego found that children diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are at significantly increased risk of premature death and serious long-term health complications. The study, which followed 1,096 children over an average of 8.5 years.

Young Adults Drive Historic Decline in Smoking

Cigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults.

Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds

A new study from UC San Diego suggests that climate trauma — such as experiencing a devastating wildfire — can have lasting effects on cognitive function.

Addressing Tobacco Use in California’s Native American Communities

The California Native American Tobacco Initiative Evaluation (CAITIE) – led the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego – has emerged as a leader in the effort to evaluate the impact of culturally tailored tobacco use prevention initiatives.

UC San Diego Medical Students Support Tattoo Removal for Adults Impacted by the Justice System

A study by UC San Diego School of Medicine described a novel medical student service-learning initiative that provides free laser tattoo removal services for justice-impacted adults reintegrating into the community.

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