News Archive - School of Medicine

News Archive - School of Medicine

Neurosciences Ph.D. Student Wins Grad SLAM Top Prize

Grad SLAM campus champion Iris Garcia-Pak will take her three-minute research talk entitled "The Brain: An Exclusive VIP Club" to the UC Grad SLAM Final Round in San Francisco on May 3.

Liquid Droplets Shape How Cells Respond to Change

New research by scientists at University of California San Diego has shown that cells regulate cAMP/PKA signaling by forming liquid droplets that segregate excess PKA catalytic subunits where they can do no harm. Some cancers may block the formation of liquid droplets, leading to hyperactive signaling and tumor formation.

Breakthrough Study on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A groundbreaking study has advanced the understanding of the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress syndrome, led by researchers from UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Electronic Health Records Unlock Genetics of Tobacco Use Disorder

By utilizing the power of electronic medical records, researchers from UC San Diego are uncovering the genetics of tobacco use, which would help scientists discover new ways to stop occasional tobacco use from evolving into tobacco use disorder.

Following Cellular Lineage

A group of researchers based at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Institute have advanced the understanding of how the cerebral cortex develops by tracing the lineage of certain brain cells.

Study Reveals AI Enhances Physician-Patient Communication

UC San Diego School of Medicine study shows that AI enhances physician-patient communication.

How Trauma Gets Under the Skin

Traumatic experiences in early childhood can cause metabolic changes that impact muscle function later in life, according to new research co-authored by UC San Diego professor Anthony Molina.

This Outdated Diabetes Drug Still Has Something to Offer

Researchers from UC San Diego have discovered the biochemical workings of an old-fashioned diabetes drug, and it's helping them develop new, safer alternatives.

UC San Diego Secures Several Top Spots in Latest National Rankings for NIH Funding

University of California San Diego solidified its status as a national leader in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, as reported by the 2023 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings.

A Deep Dive Into the Genetics of Alcohol Consumption

Some people have genes that protect them from alcohol abuse. An examination of databases at 23andMe reveal that those same alcohol-protective variants have associations with conditions and behaviors that may have nothing to do with alcohol.

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