News Archive - Biological Sciences

A New Approach to Neuroimaging Analysis

A new method for neuroimaging analysis is shown to work with small groups of participants, opening the door for many studies that don't have access to massive sets of brain images.

UC San Diego Develops First-In-Kind Protocol for Creating ‘Wired Miniature Brains’

Researchers have developed — and shared — a process for creating brain cortical organoids — essentially miniature artificial brains with functioning neural networks

Unregulated Sales of a Toxic and Hallucinogenic Mushroom Endanger Public Health

Americans' interest in the potentially harmful "magic mushroom" Amanita muscaria is soaring, according to a new study. UC San Diego researchers suggest the market growth may be driven by clinical research on psilocybin's safety and efficacy in treating depression.

The Class of 2024: Making the Most of Being a Triton

UC San Diego’s Class of 2024 is walking the graduation stage this June. With sights set on bright tomorrows, our scholars are ready to celebrate and make us proud. Read stories about a few of our outstanding graduates here.

Chasing Down a Cellular ‘Short Circuit’

A group of researchers at University of California San Diego has identified the cause of a “short-circuit” in cellular pathways, a discovery that sheds new light on the genesis of a number of human diseases and could lead to development of a wide array of new drugs.

New ‘Atlas’ Provides Unprecedented Insights on How Genes Function in Early Embryo Development

UC San Diego biologists have provided new insights on a longstanding puzzle in biology: How complex organisms arise from a single fertilized cell. Producing a new “gene atlas” with 4D imaging, the researchers captured unprecedented insights on how embryonic development unfolds.

Detecting Odors on the Edge: Researchers Decipher How Insects Smell More with Less

While humans feature a sophisticated sense of smell, insects have a much more basic olfactory system. Yet they depend upon smell to survive. Scientists have figured out how fruit flies use a simple but efficient system to recognize odors, and the answer lies at the edges of their antennae.