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Mapping Mutation ‘Hotspots’ in Cancer Reveals New Drivers and Biomarkers

February 9, 2022

UC San Diego researchers have identified a previously unrecognized key player in cancer evolution: clusters of mutations occurring at certain regions of the genome. These mutation clusters contribute to the progression of about 10% of human cancers and can be used to predict patient survival.

Alcohol Use Linked to Lower Connectivity in Brain Areas that Process Emotions

February 8, 2022

People at risk of developing alcohol use disorder show lower functional connectivity between brain regions involved in processing facial expressions. Future psychoeducation programs focused on improving social and emotional processing may help prevent alcohol use disorder.

Genetically Informed Atlases Reveal New Landscapes in Brain Structure

February 7, 2022

An international team of scientists, led by UC San Diego researchers, has used atlases of the human brain informed by genetics to identify hundreds of genomic loci. The findings illuminate how genes impact the brain and diseases.

Wisdom Engendered: Study Finds Men and Women Have Different Strengths

February 2, 2022

Researchers looked at gender differences relative to wisdom, using two different validated scales and found that, in general, women scored higher on compassion-related items and on self-reflection while men scored higher on cognitive-related items and on emotional regulation.

Later Hit: Does Cannabis Ease Pain, Speed Recovery in Injured Athletes?

February 1, 2022

The National Football League is funding a novel clinical trial by UC San Diego researchers to assess whether cannabis or CBD provide any post-game pain relief caused by athletic injury. Trial participants will be professional rugby players.

Brain Function Boosted by Daily Physical Activity in Middle-Aged, Older Adults

January 31, 2022

Remote UC San Diego School of Medicine study finds brain function boosted by daily exercise in middle-aged and older adults.

Digitized Number 2: Stool Samples Reveal Microbial Enzyme Driving Bowel Disease

January 27, 2022

Researchers at UC San Diego used a multi-omics approach to investigate stool samples from patients with ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The team has identified the family of microbiome-derived enzymes driving the disease, and demonstrated a potential therapeutic solution.

New Drug Screening Method Answers Why Alzheimer’s Drugs Fail, Suggests New Targets

January 27, 2022

A study led by UC San Diego sheds light on why Alzheimer’s drugs so far have been ineffective at curing or reversing the disease. The researchers identify new targets for drug development and present a new method to screen drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease.

Flowered Steering: How Well Do Drivers Fare After Smoking Cannabis?

January 26, 2022

Novel trial measured simulated driving performance of persons after cannabis use, revealing sharply differentiated levels of ability and perception of skills.

Pressing Reset on Depression

January 26, 2022

Transcranial magnetic stimulation offers hope for antidepressant-resistant psychiatric disorders at UC San Diego Health.
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