Key Enzyme in Lipid Metabolism Linked to Immune System Aging
New research suggests that decreased activity of ELOVL2, a key enzyme in lipid metabolism, speeds up white blood cell aging and changes genes associated with the onset of blood cancers.
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Human and HPV Genes Combine to Form Extrachromosomal DNA That Promotes Oropharyngeal Tumor Growth
HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers are becoming more common. A new study finds that human and HPV DNA hybridize in cancer cells, creating extrachromosomal DNA which drives the growth of tumors.
Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds
A new study from UC San Diego suggests that climate trauma — such as experiencing a devastating wildfire — can have lasting effects on cognitive function.
Tiny Molecules, Big Science: How RNA Research Could Transform Medicine, If We Let It
UC San Diego School of Medicine professor Gene Yeo studies RNAs, which are some of the smallest molecules in biology, but have a huge impact on human health. According to Yeo, the RNA revolution is upon us, but it needs our help to continue.
Meet us at Phase 0: Inside the HUMANOID™ Center at UC San Diego
With world-class research capabilities and an ethic of service, the HUMANOID center at UC San Diego is revolutionizing drug discovery.
A Comprehensive Map of the Human Cell
By mapping the subcellular architecture of tumor cells, researchers can better understand how mutations cause cancer.
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