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Diver-Operated Microscope Brings Hidden Coral Biology into Focus

The intricate, hidden processes that sustain coral life are being revealed through a new microscope developed by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The NSF-funded microscope will help scientists uncover precisely why corals bleach, informing remediation efforts.

How Eyewitness Memory Can Serve Justice

Eyewitness misidentifications have long been a source of wrongful convictions, casting doubt on the reliability of memory in the courtroom. But UC San Diego psychologist John Wixted says that if memory is tested the right way, it can be a powerful tool for justice.

Take that Cancer, You Big Jerk: How Clinical Trials Saved Me 

The community comes together to learn more about the benefits of clinical trials during an event held at Moores Center Center at UC San Diego Health.

MaddieBio: How a Father’s Love Drives Cutting-Edge Science

When doctors didn’t have the answers he needed for his daughter, Gavenraj Sodhi found them himself; UC San Diego was there to help.

From Breakthrough Discovery to Lifesaving Treatment: UC San Diego’s Impact on Stroke Care

University of California San Diego, with the support of the National Institutes of Health, was instrumental in discovering and testing a paradigm-shifting stroke medication.

Study Unlocks Soft Corals’ Biomedical Potential

Some corals produce chemicals that have shown promise in fighting cancer and reducing inflammation, but researchers have been unable to study the chemicals in depth. Now, a new study may finally unlock these corals’ chemical potential.

Underwater Microphones Capture 15 Years of Ocean Change

Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego were able to ‘hear’ the impacts of a marine heatwave and even economic slowdowns by analyzing 15 years of ocean sounds recorded off the coast of Southern California.

Molecule Linked to Metabolism Found to Boost Plant Growth

Researchers have completed the first comprehensive exploration of itaconate, a natural compound involved in metabolism, in plants. The researchers found that itaconate helps plants grow, a finding that offers new possibilities for maximizing crop growth to support growing global populations.

Freshwater Fish in U.S. Carry Introduced Human-Infecting Parasites

More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an introduced parasite capable of infecting humans, according to a new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

We Are Safer During and After Earthquakes Thanks to UC San Diego’s Shake Table

Homes, offices, parking garages, bridges and other structures across the United States are safer during earthquakes thanks to research done at UC San Diego’s outdoor earthquake shake table, which is funded in large part by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

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