MaddieBio: How a Father’s Love Drives Cutting-Edge Science
June 26, 2025
When doctors didn’t have the answers he needed for his daughter, Gavenraj Sodhi found them himself; UC San Diego was there to help.
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News Archive - Behind Every Breakthrough
From Breakthrough Discovery to Lifesaving Treatment: UC San Diego’s Impact on Stroke Care
June 24, 2025
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
June 13, 2025
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
June 10, 2025
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
June 6, 2025
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
June 3, 2025
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
June 3, 2025
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.
AI Creeps Closer to Human Agency
May 27, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are getting smarter. Will this technology eventually undermine our sense of who we are as humans? Can we develop AI safely in ways that augment our capabilities rather than overshadow them? Professor David Danks explores these topics and more.
Ask a Psychologist: Why Do We Fall for Fake News?
May 22, 2025
Nadia Brashier of Psychology shares why we come to believe things that are untrue and tips for spotting misinformation.
Why Clinical Trials Matter to Everyone
May 19, 2025
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.
