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How a Breast Milk Sugar Supports Infant Gut Development and Prevents Jaundice

UC San Diego study finds that 3’SL, a sugar in breast milk, supports newborn intestinal maturation and bilirubin clearance, linking milk composition to jaundice risk and long-term gut resilience.

RNA-Protein Interactions Reveal New Coronavirus Drug Targets

UC San Diego study identifies new potential treatment targets for COVID-19 and other diseases caused by coronaviruses.

UC San Diego Researchers Are Changing What It Means to Age Well

As the senior population increases, so too must the programs, services and interventions needed to support them to ensure they not only live longer, but also enjoy healthy, vibrant lives as they do.

Marine Molecule May Help Combat “Brain-Eating” Amoeba

Potent marine compound identifies by UC San Diego researchers kills brain-eating amoebas faster and more selectively than current treatments, offering a new potential solution for one of the deadliest infectious diseases.

International Study Helps Support FDA Approval of HIV Drug for Newborns

Recent research from scientists at UC San Diego and global collaborators helped inform the recent FDA approval of a drug to treat HIV infection in newborns.

Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment

In landmark single-cell study of pancreatic tumors, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center researchers reveal how tumor evolution shapes disease, which could yield new, more effective treatments for one of the deadliest cancers.

Skaggs School of Pharmacy Launches PRIME Rx with Landmark State Investment

A new PRIME program at UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will train the next generation of pharmacy leaders to work in underserved areas.

Setting Sights on Better Vision: How Jacobs Retina Center Connects Discovery and Care

Jacobs Retina Center at UC San Diego unites clinicians, engineers and scientists to turn retinal discoveries into treatments, advancing vision care through AI, genetics and translational research.

Statins May Protect People from Developing Glaucoma

Statins, which are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol, could help protect the eyes against glaucoma, says new research from UC San Diego.

Contrary to Fears, Psilocybin Users with Depression Continue to Seek Treatment

New UC San Diego study finds psilocybin use among those with depression doesn't lead to abandoning traditional care but is linked to higher perceived unmet mental health needs.

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