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Naturally Occurring Peptide May Offer New Approach to Neurodegeneration

UC San Diego researchers find naturally occurring peptide catestatin reduces tau and amyloid buildup, eases brain inflammation and improves function in preclinical models of neurodegeneration. Findings suggest new paths to treating Alzheimer's and related diseases.

UC San Diego & Rady Children’s Health Designated as NORD® Rare Disease Center of Excellence

UC San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children’s join a national network spanning more than 150 academic medical centers, research institutions, and children’s hospitals working together to advance rare disease care and research in Southern California and nationwide.

Virtual Cells Built from 4D AI Models and “Digital Twins” Could Speed Up Drug Discovery

UC SanDiego researchers are using AI and "virtual cells" based on 4D movies to predict how cells will respond to drugs, which could speed up drug discovery for cancer, Alzheimer’s and more.

Four Students Recognized for Research Excellence with the 2026 Undergraduate Library Research Prize

The annual Undergraduate Library Research Prize celebrates students across disciplines who demonstrate exceptional research skills through strategic use of Library resources.

Blood Protein Linked to Lower Risk of Depression and PTSD After Traumatic Brain Injury

A new UC San Diego and San Diego VA study has found that U.S. Marines with higher natural anti-NMDAR1 antibody levels had ~25% lower depression and 22% lower PTSD symptoms after traumatic brain injury — a possible built-in resilience marker.

The Imagination Advantage: A Conversation with Cassandra Vieten

Cassandra Vieten explores the neuroscience of imagination, how it shapes our lives and why cultivating it matters more than ever in the age of AI.

UC San Diego Receives Up To $11.3 Million to Develop Smarter Red Blood Cells

Researchers at UC San Diego have been awarded a DARPA contract to redesign red blood cells to temporarily boost human performance.

Shaping the Future of Health Innovation and AI

Academic medicine can lead the next era of innovation and artificial intelligence in health care.

Sense and Treat

Toward lab tests and medical delivery, on the same microneedle patch.

Brett Schuhler: In Medicine and In Motion

Doctor-in-training jumps to the top.

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