Cutting-Edge Technology Expands Dictionary of Human Metabolism
Researchers at UC San Diego are using state-of-the-art science to translate the hidden language of human metabolism.
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Laying the Groundwork for Potential Age-Related Macular Degeneration Therapies
The study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggests that heparan sulfate (HS) in Bruch’s membrane is a major player in early AMD by trapping lipoproteins and kickstarting drusen formation.
UC San Diego Researchers Find Evidence of Accelerated Aging in Children with Multiple Sclerosis
The study focused on children and teenagers not yet impacted by the processes of normal aging and age-related illnesses like hypertension and diabetes. Despite appearing outwardly healthy, children with MS showed DNA patterns indicating they were biologically older than their peers.
Alzheimer’s Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Preserving Cognitive Function
By reprogramming brain cells, a new gene therapy approach for Alzheimer's developed by UC San Diego researchers could address the root cause of the disease to halt its progression.
Molecular Stress in Old Neurons Increases Susceptibility to Neurodegenerative Diseases, Study Finds
A team of UC San Diego researchers reports that aged neurons suffer from molecular stress associated with increased risks of neurogenerative diseases.
No Sex Differences in Autistic Toddlers at Time of First Diagnosis, Study Finds
A new study from UC San Diego reports no clinical differences in language development, social and motor skills, and core autism traits between female and male autistic toddlers at the time of first diagnosis.
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