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New Graphene Technology Matures Brain Organoids Faster, May Unlock Neurodegenerative Insights

August 20, 2025

Researchers have developed a novel method to stimulate and mature human brain organoids using graphene, a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon.

CIRM Scholars Program Makes California a Rare ‘Powerhouse of Science’ in the United States

August 19, 2025

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Scholars program seeks to develop skilled leaders in the field of regenerative medicine who create safe, cutting-edge stem cell treatments for diseases without cure like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and HIV.

At the Nexus of Innovation: UC San Diego Hosts FDA Commissioner for Transformative Town Hall

August 18, 2025

University of California San Diego recently welcomed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary, M.D., M.P.H., to its Moores Cancer Center for a pivotal industry town hall.

UC San Diego Named No. 4 Public University in US in Academic Ranking of World Universities

August 18, 2025

Recognized among the best universities in the nation and the world in the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities, UC San Diego continues to deliver discoveries with global impact.

UC San Diego Awarded $80M to Expand Clinical Trials and Train Tomorrow’s Researcher Leaders

August 14, 2025

UC San Diego has received an $80M federal grant for clinical and translational research, boosting access to critical research infrastructure and training the next generation of researchers.

A Microbial DNA Signature Differentiates Two Types of Cancer in the Liver

August 14, 2025

UC San Diego researchers have identified a microbial DNA signature in blood plasma that reliably differentiates primary liver cancer from metastatic colorectal cancer.

A Genetic Twist that Sets Humans Apart

August 13, 2025

Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine discover a genetic twist that sets humans apart: a DNA region called HAR123 that influences cognitive flexibility and brain cell development, providing insights into human evolution and neurodevelopmental disorders.

A New Way to Study Omega Fatty Acids

August 13, 2025

Omega fatty acids are important to human health, but deviations in their positions can signal malfunctions or pathological processes, such as those occurring in cancer . Researchers from UC San Diego have presented a new computational method to determine omega positions of lipids.

8 UC San Diego Breakthroughs Powering a Safer, Stronger Nation

August 12, 2025

A patient survives a high-risk surgery. A wildfire is stopped before it reaches a neighborhood. A fighter pilot safely returns home. Discover the UC San Diego breakthroughs making these moments possible.

Antiparasitic Drug Shows Power Against Alzheimer’s and Dementia

August 11, 2025

UC San Diego researchers have helped discover that a drug used to treat pinworms, can be repurposed to rejuvenate cellular structures and potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia.
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