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Molecular Stress in Old Neurons Increases Susceptibility to Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study Finds

A team of UC San Diego researchers reports that aged neurons suffer from molecular stress associated with increased risks of neurogenerative diseases.

No Sex Differences in Autistic Toddlers at Time of First Diagnosis, Study Finds

A new study from UC San Diego reports no clinical differences in language development, social and motor skills, and core autism traits between female and male autistic toddlers at the time of first diagnosis.

Why Clinical Trials Matter to Everyone

Director of the UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute David "Davey" Smith explains the importance of clinical trials to ensure that the drugs and vaccines we take are safe and effective.

Bat Virus Evolution Suggests Wildlife Trade Sparked COVID-19 Virus Emergence in Humans

The virus that causes COVID-19 arrived in Wuhan, China from its place of origin too quickly for its horseshoe bat hosts to have carried it there — a dispersal pattern consistent with that of the virus that caused the 2002 SARS pandemic, according to a new study.

Key Enzyme in Lipid Metabolism Linked to Immune System Aging

New research suggests that decreased activity of ELOVL2, a key enzyme in lipid metabolism, speeds up white blood cell aging and changes genes associated with the onset of blood cancers.

Human and HPV Genes Combine to Form Extrachromosomal DNA That Promotes Oropharyngeal Tumor Growth

HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers are becoming more common. A new study finds that human and HPV DNA hybridize in cancer cells, creating extrachromosomal DNA which drives the growth of tumors.

A Comprehensive Map of the Human Cell

By mapping the subcellular architecture of tumor cells, researchers can better understand how mutations cause cancer.

A Passion for Mental Health - Oleksandr Sharlai

After leaving Ukraine following the Russian invasion, Oleksandr Sharlai was determined to continue his dream of becoming an MD/Ph.D. studying the human brain. During his CADRE internship, he worked in the lab of Christine Smith, Ph.D., investigating amnesia in patients with traumatic brain injuries.

San Diego Mesa College Research Interns Spread Their Wings in UC San Diego Labs

To expand the health sciences workforce, the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute's CADRE program provides research internships for Mesa College students in UC San Diego laboratories and clinics.

Career Anatomy – Alec Guerra

After discovering a love of anatomy in high school, Alec Guerra was inspired to become a doctor. Through his CADRE internship in the lab of Sara Gianella, MD, he participated in several autopsies as part of ongoing research investigating how HIV persists in tissues throughout the human body.

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