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Teenagers and Young Adults Who Use Cannabis Have a Higher Risk of Progressing to Regular Tobacco Use

Researchers at UC San Diego have found that teenagers and young adults who use cannabis have a higher risk of progressing to regular tobacco use, suggesting a need to incorporate cannabis prevention into tobacco control programs.

Survey: Californians Don’t Know Cannabis Driving Laws

A survey led by UC San Diego researchers has found that while a third of Californian's use cannabis, many do not have a full understanding of the laws and regulations around cannabis and driving.

Precision Reprogramming: How AI Tricks Cancer’s Toughest Cells

Tricking cancer cells into self-destructing could reduce risk of recurrence and death in colon cancer by 50%, says new research from UC San Diego scientists.

Bacterial Chatter Slows Wound Healing

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which skin bacteria delay wound healing.

Bioengineering Breathes New Life into Failed Cancer Treatment

By reworking an existing protein, researchers at UC San Diego have revitalized a previously unsuccessful cancer treatment.

UC San Diego Researchers Shortlisted for International Cancer Competition

Twelve teams have reached the Cancer Grand Challenges finals, including two with UC San Diego scientists. Winners will receive up to £20 million to solve cancer's toughest problems.

New Data Release Offers Unprecedented Look at Early Childhood Brain Development

UC San Diego and colleagues across the nation have announced the first data release from the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, offering a detailed look at early human brain development.

Frequent Cannabis Users Show No Driving Impairment After Two-Day Break

After at least 48 hours of abstinence, frequent cannabis users showed no impartments in driving performance in a driving simulator study conducted by UC San Diego researchers.

Blood Test Could Streamline Early Alzheimer’s Detection

UC San Diego researchers identify blood biomarkers linked to cognitive decline in Hispanic/Latino adults, paving way for simple blood test to detect Alzheimer's.

‘We’re Not a Line Item’—A Patient’s Plea to Protect Research Funding

Kimberly Peters, who is currently being treated for cancer at UC San Diego Health, has one message for leaders in government: Don't cut science funding.

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