News Archive - Scott LaFee

Cooked Crustaceans, Cannabis and a Budder Way

Researchers expose live lobsters to vaporized cannabis and confirm the crustaceans absorb THC. Whether the psychoactive compound affects behavior remains open question.

Common Diabetes Drug Shows Promise as Treatment for COVID-19 Lung Inflammation

Researchers identify molecular mechanism for the anti-inflammatory activity of diabetes drug metformin and, in mouse studies, say it prevents lung inflammation in animals infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Noted Researcher and Scientific Leader Jack E. Dixon Retires

Jack E. Dixon, whose distinguished and varied 48-year career ranged from helping reveal how cells communicate to becoming a renowned scientific leader at UC San Diego School of Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, is retiring.

Genetic Tools Help Identify a Cellular Culprit for Type 1 Diabetes

By mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a predictive causal role for specific cell types in type 1 diabetes, a condition that affects more than 1.6 million Americans.

Genetic Tools Help Identify a Cellular Culprit for Type 1 Diabetes

By mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a predictive causal role for specific cell types in type 1 diabetes, a condition that affects more than 1.6 million Americans.

Commonly Used Drugs for Schizophrenia Linked to Greater Cognitive Impairment

UC San Diego researchers report that medications commonly prescribed to reduce the severity of physical and mental health symptoms associated with schizophrenia may have a cumulative effect of worsening cognitive function in patients.

Using Ultrasound Stimulation to Reduce Inflammation in COVID-19 In-Patients

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have begun a pilot clinical trial to test the efficacy of using ultrasound to stimulate the spleen and reduce COVID-19-related inflammation, decreasing the length of hospital stays.

Using Ultrasound Stimulation to Reduce Inflammation in COVID-19 In-Patients

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have begun a pilot clinical trial to test the efficacy of using ultrasound to stimulate the spleen and reduce COVID-19-related inflammation, decreasing the length of hospital stays.

Early Screening Tool Leads to Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers confirm effectiveness of early screening tool to identify infants with autism, prompting earlier treatment, but key is parental involvement.

Controlling Cholesterol in Microglia Alleviates Chronic Pain, Opioid-Free

Using a mouse model, researchers discover pivotal role of cholesterol in chronic pain often caused by chemotherapy, and propose novel therapy.