October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026 —
Scientists have identified and activated a small group of neurons responsible for the initiation of learned movements. The study used cutting-edge techniques to not only “read” brain activity down to the level of individual cells, but “write” patterns that allowed researchers to control movement.
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026 —
UC San Diego biologists have unraveled the genetic adaptation that gave butterflies the ability to see rich, vivid color in their environment. The genetic change produces an additional photoreceptor that expands color vision for locating nectar and other butterflies.
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026 —
UC San Diego has retained its title as the No. 1 public research university in the nation, according to Washington Monthly's 2026 College Guide and Rankings “America’s Best Colleges for Research.” It also retained its No. 6 ranking among all research universities in the U.S.
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026 —
Curiosity drives almost all of us, and little sparks the imagination more than thinking about who might live among the stars.
September 23, 2026
September 23, 2026 —
A new study shows that fish swimming in schools can avoid danger just by seeing their neighbors escape. UC San Diego researchers studied how individuals identify their social partners’ actions by imaging the brain activity of translucent glassfish swimming in a virtual reality environment.
September 17, 2026
September 17, 2026 —
UC SanDiego researchers are using AI and "virtual cells" based on 4D movies to predict how cells will respond to drugs, which could speed up drug discovery for cancer, Alzheimer’s and more.
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026 —
The annual Undergraduate Library Research Prize celebrates students across disciplines who demonstrate exceptional research skills through strategic use of Library resources.
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026 —
A new UC San Diego and San Diego VA study has found that U.S. Marines with higher natural anti-NMDAR1 antibody levels had ~25% lower depression and 22% lower PTSD symptoms after traumatic brain injury — a possible built-in resilience marker.
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026 —
Scientists have developed a new understanding of how fish interact as they school in groups. Fish were found to copy their neighbors to align their movements within schools. The discovery opens a door to examining how the brains of individuals interact to produce group-level collective behavior.
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026 —
Scientists have revealed the DNA identity of the “initiator,” a crucial sequence that kickstarts gene activation. AI analysis of a half million data points deciphered the initiator’s identity. Researchers can use the new information to scan for mutations that may lead to diseases such as cancer.
