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Key Enzyme in Lipid Metabolism Linked to Immune System Aging

New research suggests that decreased activity of ELOVL2, a key enzyme in lipid metabolism, speeds up white blood cell aging and changes genes associated with the onset of blood cancers.

Human and HPV Genes Combine to Form Extrachromosomal DNA That Promotes Oropharyngeal Tumor Growth

HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers are becoming more common. A new study finds that human and HPV DNA hybridize in cancer cells, creating extrachromosomal DNA which drives the growth of tumors.

Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds

A new study from UC San Diego suggests that climate trauma — such as experiencing a devastating wildfire — can have lasting effects on cognitive function.

Tiny Molecules, Big Science: How RNA Research Could Transform Medicine, If We Let It

UC San Diego School of Medicine professor Gene Yeo studies RNAs, which are some of the smallest molecules in biology, but have a huge impact on human health. According to Yeo, the RNA revolution is upon us, but it needs our help to continue.

Meet us at Phase 0: Inside the HUMANOID™ Center at UC San Diego

With world-class research capabilities and an ethic of service, the HUMANOID center at UC San Diego is revolutionizing drug discovery.

Doomscrolling Again? Expert Explains Why We’re Wired for Worry

A quick scroll to “stay informed” can spiral into hours of anxious doomscrolling. Why does bad news feel so addictive—and what’s it doing to our mental health? UC San Diego Today spoke with the Department of Psychiatry's Susan Tapert to find out.

A Comprehensive Map of the Human Cell

By mapping the subcellular architecture of tumor cells, researchers can better understand how mutations cause cancer.

UC San Diego Graduate Programs Recognized Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report

UC San Diego graduate programs have once again earned top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate School rankings. The 2025 rankings spotlight Jacobs School of Engineering, the School of Medicine and the School of Social Sciences.

Faculty Ambassadors Appointed to Drive Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Funding Opportunities

Faculty Ambassadors appointed foster interdisciplinary engagement across campus and help align faculty research with key funding opportunities related to our refreshed Strategic Research Themes.

Sending Microbes to Space Could Improve Astronaut Health

UC San Diego researchers have created a map of the microbes aboard the International Space Station; results could improve astronaut safety.

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