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GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Dramatically Lower Death Rates in Colon Cancer Patients

In an analysis of more than 6,800 colon cancer patients across all University of California Health sites, researchers found that those taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications were less than half as likely to die within five years compared to those who weren’t on the drugs (15.5% vs. 37.1%

AI Model Powers Skin Cancer Detection Across Diverse Populations

UC San Diego researchers developed a machine learning model that accurately predicts skin cancer risk across ancestries, improving equity in early detection and outcomes using genetics, lifestyle, and social factors.

New Alloy Design Could Power Solid-state Batteries that Charge Faster and Last Longer

Engineers have developed a new design strategy for metal alloy negative electrodes that could significantly improve the performance and durability of next-generation solid-state batteries. The work could help advance the path toward practical, high-performance energy storage for electric vehicles.

Bioinformatics Uncovers Regenerative Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury

UC San Diego researchers used bioinformatics to identify a promising regenerative therapy for spinal cord injury, showing effectiveness in adult human brain cells and paving the way for future clinical trials.

Rebalancing the Gut: How AI Solved a 25-Year Crohn’s Disease Mystery

UC San Diego researchers have settled a decades-long debate surrounding the role of the first Crohn’s disease gene to be associated with a heightened risk for developing the auto-immune condition.

Making Yeast More Efficient ‘Cell Factories’ for Producing Valuable Plant Compounds

Researchers have discovered a way to make yeast cells more efficient “factories” for sustainably producing valuable plant compounds, which could be used to help plants defend against disease, repel pests, attract pollinators, and withstand environmental stresses such as drought and heat.