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$13 Million CIRM Award to Fund Research on the Role of RNA Pollution in Neurodegenerative Diseases

UC San Diego has received a $13 Million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to investigate how RNA pollution drives neurodegenerative diseases and to develop novel therapies that protect the aging brain.

First Large‑scale Survey Estimates that 2.8% of U.S. Population Used Psilocybin in the Past Year

An analysis of the first national survey of psilocybin use suggests that 2.8% of Americans over the age of 12 have used the drug in the past year, with implications for clinical practice.

To Thwart Pathogens, Researchers are Giving Beneficial Microbes What They Really Want

UC San Diego researchers have developed a new method that allows precise modification of any microbiome with prebiotics, helping beneficial organisms outcompete dangerous pathogens.

UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranked No. 4 Nationally for NIH Funding Among Public Institutions

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine ranked No. 4 among public institutions and No. 14 overall nationwide for NIH funding in 2025 as reported by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR).

Understanding Substance Use Across the Full Spectrum of Sexual Identity

An analysis of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reveals higher rates of substance use among all non‑heterosexual groups, including people who describe their sexual identity using non‑traditional terms or who are not sure of their sexual identity.

Mapping Protein Production in Brain Cells Yields New Insights for Brain Disease

UC San Diego School of Medicine and Scripps Researchers scientists used novel technology to map protein translation in ~20,000 individual mouse brain hippocampal cells, revealing that some memory neurons produce proteins faster than others.

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Colorectal Cancer Risk in Ulcerative Colitis Patients

A new AI tool developed by UC San Diego researchers uses clinical data to predict colorectal cancer risk in ulcerative colitis patients, helping clinicians make evidence‑based care decisions and preventing treatment delays.

UC San Diego’s Mobile Health Units Deliver Care and Bring Cutting-Edge Research to Local Communities

From screening children for vision problems and adults for cardiovascular disease to groundbreaking research on the effects of cannabis on driving performance, UC San Diego’s mobile health units promote well-being across the region.

Could Gene Therapy Treat a Deadly Heart Condition That Targets Young Athletes?

A UC San Diego-led team found that gene therapy to restore a single heart protein shows promise for improving multiple forms of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, a deadly condition that targets young athletes.

UC San Diego Health Sciences Grant Writing Course Helps Launch Successful Research Careers

According to a new study, 79% of participants in the UC San Diego Health Sciences Grant Writing Course have received grant funding for their research since taking the course, which emphasizes peer review and collaboration.

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