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Statins May Protect People from Developing Glaucoma

Statins, which are commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol, could help protect the eyes against glaucoma, says new research from UC San Diego.

Contrary to Fears, Psilocybin Users with Depression Continue to Seek Treatment

New UC San Diego study finds psilocybin use among those with depression doesn't lead to abandoning traditional care but is linked to higher perceived unmet mental health needs.

UC San Diego Researchers Discover Why Chronic Low Back Pain Feels “Personal”

Chronic back pain flares activate the brain's "self network," linking pain to identity. Standard treatments often fail, but mindfulness meditation and psilocybin hold promise because they target the network, separating pain from the self.

UC San Diego and University of Vermont Share $19M from NSF to Build National Biological Observatory

A new grant awarded to UC San Diego and the University of Vermont will enable the construction of a national biological observatory, which will empower new discoveries in neurosciences and basic biology.

UC San Diego Receives $12.6 Million Award to Launch a New Polysubstance Addiction Research Center

UC San Diego researchers have received a $12.6 million award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to establish the Polysubstance Addiction Research Center, a multidisciplinary center designed to uncover the biological factors that contribute to addiction across multiple substances.

Exercise Program Supports Better Attention and Slows Biological Aging in Breast Cancer Survivors

Researchers from UC San Diego found that a 12-month exercise intervention was associated with improvements in attention and memory among breast cancer survivors, while a companion analysis suggests exercise may also slow epigenetic aging.