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Gulf War Illness Caused by Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Not Inflammation
UC San Diego scientists contest longstanding hypothesis about mysterious illness affecting Gulf War veterans, providing first direct evidence that symptoms are driven by impaired mitochondria.
$1.5 Million Donation Supports Research on Effects of Psychedelic DMT on the Brain
UC San Diego Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative received the gift from philanthropist Eugene Jhong to further our understanding of the unique states of consciousness induced by DMT and how it could benefit human health.
One-Two Punch: Novel Drug Pairing Could Beat Pancreatic Cancer
UC San Diego researchers find a combination of drugs outperformed other treatments in human and mouse models of pancreatic cancer; now urge clinical trial
Study: Potential New Treatment Identified for Liver Disease
Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine identified a potential new drug that improved liver fibrosis in patients with NASH by 27%.
Premature Baby Born in 1981 Delivers Premature Twins in 2022 at Same Hospital
Patient who was in the UC San Diego Health NICU in 1981 receives specialized care throughout life and delivers premature twins at the same hospital.
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Is Health Insurance a Matter of Life and Death? Scientists May Have an Answer.
Washington Post, November 9
Are the Longevity Rules Different for Women?
New York Times, September 23
States Without Legal Weed See More Delta-8 THC Usage, Study Finds
Forbes, September 8
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