Electrical Pulses Reverse Aging in Sea Squirts
June 4, 2026
A study of sea squirts from researchers at UC San Diego and their collaborators reveals new possibilities for regenerative medicine.
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Naturally Occurring Molecule May Help Outsmart Melanoma
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.
AI Model Links Tumor Mutations to Treatment Response
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.
Experimental Gene Therapy Shields Brain from Toxic Protein Damage
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.
UC San Diego Receives $5 Million Renewal for Prestigious Faculty Recruitment and Training Program
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.
UC San Diego Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
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.
Why Some Brains with Alzheimer’s Stay Sharp
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.
Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Cell Choices Shape the Nervous System
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.
NIH Awards $15.8 Million to University of California for Study of Latino Brain Health
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.
New Insights into Breast Cancer Metastasis
March 31, 2026
UC San Diego researchers reveal new insights into how breast cancer spreads, shedding new light on a common cause of cancer-related deaths.
