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Gene Signature an Early Warning System for Aggressive Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds

A molecular pathway used by pancreatic cancer cells to adapt to stress and inflammation could lead to earlier detection and treatment of the deadly disease.

The Secret Life of Neutrinos

Several N3AS researchers, including from UC San Diego, have shown how collapsing massive stars can act as a "neutrino collider,” which may result in either a neutron star remnant or black hole remnant, depending on the “flavor” of the neutrinos.

CBD Might Help Children with Autism, but More Research Needed

CBD, a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis, may be a valuable strategy to help children with autism, says new research from the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at UC San Diego.

Reimagining RFID: UC San Diego Researchers Develop Award-Winning Real-Time, Battery-Free Sensors

Ishan Bansal and Nagarjun Bhat’s award-winning SenSync system turns conventional RFID technology into a reliable sensing platform without using wires or batteries or requiring calibration.

Laying the Groundwork for Potential Age-Related Macular Degeneration Therapies

The study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggests that heparan sulfate (HS) in Bruch’s membrane is a major player in early AMD by trapping lipoproteins and kickstarting drusen formation.

Understanding the Mechanisms of Embryonic Cell Behavior

During embryonic development, thousands of cells divide and move as one. Understanding the mechanisms that coordinate this collective behavior remains a significant challenge in biology and the physics of living systems. Researchers from UC San Diego have discovered that avian embryos control their

Alzheimer’s Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Preserving Cognitive Function

By reprogramming brain cells, a new gene therapy approach for Alzheimer's developed by UC San Diego researchers could address the root cause of the disease to halt its progression.

Molecular Stress in Old Neurons Increases Susceptibility to Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study Finds

A team of UC San Diego researchers reports that aged neurons suffer from molecular stress associated with increased risks of neurogenerative diseases.

“A Major Conceptual Advance” on El Niño

The east-west shift of a warm blob of water in the equatorial Pacific Ocean has been the main characteristic of El Niño, but 2023 flipped the script, says a team of researchers led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

Survey Shows Educational Impact of Antarctic Citizen Science Program Among Travelers

In a new study evaluating the impact of the FjordPhyto citizen science program, survey data showed that travelers visiting Antarctica expressed an appreciation for learning about ecosystems and climate change while feeling enriched by citizen science engagement.

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