Supercomputers Unlock Reproductive Mysteries of Viruses and Life
Scientists, including UC San Diego researchers, recently relied on supercomputer simulations to better understand the reproductive mysteries of viruses and DNA.
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How Gene Therapy May Hold Key to Treating Life-Threatening Cardiac Disease
New study finds gene therapy improved cardiac, muscle and liver function in Danon disease mouse models.
UC San Diego’s Doctoral Programs Lauded by U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News & World Report today released its 2021 guidebook that ranks the nation’s top graduate programs and professional schools, giving praise to the University of California San Diego’s innovative programs, including the campus’ Jacobs School of Engineering and School of Medicine.
Aversion to Risk by R&D Managers May Hurt U.S. Economic Prospects
Research and Development (R&D) has long been key in the U.S.’s economic prospects and according to new research from the University of California San Diego, the country’s ability to maintain its competitive edge in this area largely depends on managers in R&D being less averse to risk.
How Sperm Unpack Dad’s Genome so it Can Merge with Mom’s
UC San Diego researchers discover the enzyme SPRK1’s role in reorganizing the paternal genome during the first moments of fertilization — a finding that might help explain infertility cases of unknown cause.
How Brain Biology Promotes Starvation in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered differences in brain circuitry that contribute to starvation and weight loss in people with anorexia nervosa.
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