June 11, 2026
June 11, 2026 —
UC San Diego researchers have identified genetic drivers of cocaine addiction, uncovering a potential new treatment target in the liver. This large-scale study maps how metabolism influences addiction-like behavior to bridge the gap to human medicine.
June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026 —
A study of sea squirts from researchers at UC San Diego and their collaborators reveals new possibilities for regenerative medicine.
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026 —
Researchers from UC San Diego have uncovered a new possibility for treating melanoma, and it's something we have in our bodies already.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026 —
A new AI model developed by UC San Diego researchers could make it possible to predict treatment response based only on a tumor's genetics.
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026 —
A gene therapy approach developed by UC San Diego researchers could provide a fix for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and related dementias.
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026 —
UC San Diego received a $5 million NIH renewal for its FIRST program, supporting faculty recruitment, mentorship and career development for 12 rising biomedical researchers.
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026 —
UC San Diego professor Alan R. Saltiel was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, honoring his groundbreaking research, leadership and contributions to metabolic health and medicine.
April 20, 2026
April 20, 2026 —
UC San Diego researchers uncovered why some people stay cognitively healthy despite Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, identifying a key pathway that may guide earlier detection and prevention.
April 15, 2026
April 15, 2026 —
New research from UC San Diego and collaborators reveals hidden insights into the brain development process, showing that certain cells choose their eventual identity much sooner than expected.
April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 —
A multisite study led by UC San Diego and UC Davis will examine changes in brain imaging, blood biomarkers and cognition over time in Latino and Hispanic people.
