Antimicrobial Soap Additive Worsens Fatty Liver Disease in Mice
November 23, 2020
Triclosan, an antimicrobial found in many soaps and other household items, worsens fatty liver disease in mice fed a high-fat diet.
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Study: COVID-19 Infection Combined with Blood Clots Worsen Patient Outcomes
November 23, 2020
While respiratory issues continue to be the most common symptom of a COVID-19 infection, new research indicates the disease could also be associated with an increased tendency of the blood to clot, leading to a higher risk of death from COVID-19.
New U.S. Strategy Unveiled for a Smart Competition with China in Science and Tech
November 16, 2020
The United States’ global leadership on science technology faces formidable competition from the People’s Republic of China; however the U.S. can take actions to maintain its competitive edge while enhancing innovation and protecting national security, according to a new report.
Exercised Over Nothing: Masks Don’t Impair Lung Function During Physical Activity
November 16, 2020
A team of American and Canadian researchers report that while they may feel uncomfortable, there is little empirical evidence that wearing a face mask significantly diminishes lung function, even when worn during heavy exercise.
SDSC Receives Two ‘Best’ HPCwire Awards for 2020
November 16, 2020
The San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California San Diego received two HPCwire awards for 2020, including ‘Best Use of HPC (High-Performance Computing) in the Cloud’, and ‘Best Use of HPC in Energy’.
Student Medical Records at UC San Diego Make Epic Change and a California First
November 12, 2020
UC San Diego was the first university in California to connect 40,000 student health records to the electronic health record platform of its top-ranked academic medical center, UC San Diego Health. The experience has created a model for other colleges.
Study: Loneliness Highest in the 20s and Lowest in the 60s
November 10, 2020
Seeking to develop effective interventions, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine examined the psychological and environmental factors that lead to patterns of loneliness in different age groups.
National Science Foundation Forms Throughput Computing Partnership
November 9, 2020
SDSC is part of a multi-year NSF award to harness the computing capacity of thousands of computers assembled in a network of campus clusters to substantially cut time to science results that might take years to be done in days, especially for applications that are parallel by design.
Report to Unveil New American Strategy for U.S.-China Science and Technology Competition
November 6, 2020
A new report outlining a national strategy for the U.S.-China science and technology competition will be released at a press conference and webinar scheduled for 11 a.m. PST on Nov. 16.
Active Surveillance Safe for African Americans with Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
November 3, 2020
Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center say active surveillance is safe for African American men with low-risk prostate cancer.
