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How Does Turbulence Spread?

April 24, 2026

Researchers observed turbulence in a pure environment without external interference. They discovered a sharp front separating turbulence from non-turbulent fluid, agreeing with earlier theory. However, their data about turbulence decay were not consistent with other theories.

First Large‑scale Survey Estimates that 2.8% of U.S. Population Used Psilocybin in the Past Year

April 22, 2026

An analysis of the first national survey of psilocybin use suggests that 2.8% of Americans over the age of 12 have used the drug in the past year, with implications for clinical practice.

Why Some Brains with Alzheimer’s Stay Sharp

April 20, 2026

UC San Diego researchers uncovered why some people stay cognitively healthy despite Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, identifying a key pathway that may guide earlier detection and prevention.

Should People over 75 Continue Colonoscopies?

April 9, 2026

UC San Diego researchers report that adults 75+ with a history of precancerous polyps are more likely to die from other health issues than colorectal cancer, indicating surveillance colonoscopies may be safely de‑emphasized for some seniors.

New Insights into Breast Cancer Metastasis

March 31, 2026

UC San Diego researchers reveal new insights into how breast cancer spreads, shedding new light on a common cause of cancer-related deaths.

New Study Highlights Success in Open-Coast Seagrass Restoration

March 24, 2026

New research led by scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is shining a spotlight on one of the ocean’s most overlooked habitats: seagrass.

How One Receptor Can Help — or Hurt — Your Blood Vessels

March 10, 2026

A single receptor in blood vessels can trigger either harmful inflammation or protective healing, but scientists have struggled to understand how this is possible. UC San Diego research has now answered this outstanding question.

Long-Read Genome Sequencing Uncovers New Autism Gene Variants

March 9, 2026

By utilizing long-read sequencing, an emerging technique that reads large sections of the genome at once, scientists at UC San Diego have revealed new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Rewiring Immune System Offers New Path to Better Ovarian Cancer Treatment

March 5, 2026

A new discovery from UC San Diego researchers could enable easier treatment of high-grade serous ovarian cancer, the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer.

Effective Marine Protection Can More Than Triple Dive Tourism Revenue

March 3, 2026

A new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography links fish recovery from well-managed marine protected areas to increased revenue from scuba diving tourism.
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