News Archive - Alumni

Organoids Reveal Similarities Between Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 and Rett Syndrome

Using brain organoids, UC San Diego researchers discover mutational commonalities between muscular dystrophy type 1 and Rett syndrome, suggesting the potential of a similar treatment for both.

Study Reveals the Job Problems Contributing to Physician Suicide

UC San Diego Health study identifies the main job stressors contributing to physician suicides.

New Genetic Associations in Pediatric NAFLD Affect Both Risk and Severity

In a pair of studies, UC San Diego School scientists have deepened investigations into the genetic origins of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children, describing multiple gene variants that contribute to disease risk.

With Roommates, It’s All About Chemistry, Molecularly Speaking

UC San Diego researchers describe how the microbiomes of people and the homes they live in interact and change each other.

Researchers Continue Study of COVID-19 Vaccinations, Pregnancy and Postpartum

A $10 million grant over four years will support further examination of a national study looking at COVID-19 vaccination safety during pregnancy and immune response pre-and post-delivery for both mom and baby.

Study Suggests People Hurt Other People to Signal Their Own Goodness

Findings from a new University of California San Diego Rady School of Management study reveal people often hurt others because in their mind, it is morally right or even obligatory to be violent and as a result, they do not respond rationally to material benefits.