Skip to main content

News Archive

News Archive - Miles Martin

CBD Might Help Children with Autism, but More Research Needed

CBD, a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis, may be a valuable strategy to help children with autism, says new research from the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at UC San Diego.

More Smokers Quit After Big Hike in California Tobacco Tax

Public Health researchers from UC San Diego have found that a 2016 increase in California's tobacco tax led to more people quitting.

Cutting-Edge Technology Expands Dictionary of Human Metabolism

Researchers at UC San Diego are using state-of-the-art science to translate the hidden language of human metabolism.

Alzheimer’s Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Preserving Cognitive Function

By reprogramming brain cells, a new gene therapy approach for Alzheimer's developed by UC San Diego researchers could address the root cause of the disease to halt its progression.

“Digital Tumors” for Precision Oncology: UC San Diego Receives Award from ARPA-H

As part of ARPA-H's landmark ADAPT initiative, UC San Diego researchers will develop cutting-edge tools for precision oncology that act as "digital tumors," predicting treatment response and responding to changes in disease course.

From Lab to Clinic: The Muscle Physiology Lab at UC San Diego

The Muscle Physiology lab at UC San Diego is transforming our understanding of musculoskeletal health, one of the most important determinants of healthy longevity. However, this research could be under threat if proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health are implemented.

High Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Mortality in Colon Cancer Patients

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that individuals with colon cancer and a documented history of high cannabis use were more than 20 times more likely to die within five years of diagnosis compared to those without such a history.

New UC San Diego Bachelor of Science Program Proposed in South County

If funded by the State of California, a collaborative public health degree with Southwestern College would make higher education more accessible in the South Bay.

Even Light Exercise Could Help Slow Cognitive Decline in People at Risk of Alzheimer’s

In a landmark clinical trial, coordinated by the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study at UC San Diego, people at risk for Alzheimer's who exercised at low or moderate-high intensity showed less cognitive decline when compared to those receiving usual care.

Tiny Molecules, Big Science: How RNA Research Could Transform Medicine, If We Let It

UC San Diego School of Medicine professor Gene Yeo studies RNAs, which are some of the smallest molecules in biology, but have a huge impact on human health. According to Yeo, the RNA revolution is upon us, but it needs our help to continue.

Search UC San Diego Today