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.
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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.
Doomscrolling Again? Expert Explains Why We’re Wired for Worry
A quick scroll to “stay informed” can spiral into hours of anxious doomscrolling. Why does bad news feel so addictive—and what’s it doing to our mental health? UC San Diego Today spoke with the Department of Psychiatry's Susan Tapert to find out.
A Comprehensive Map of the Human Cell
By mapping the subcellular architecture of tumor cells, researchers can better understand how mutations cause cancer.
UC San Diego Graduate Programs Recognized Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
UC San Diego graduate programs have once again earned top spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate School rankings. The 2025 rankings spotlight Jacobs School of Engineering, the School of Medicine and the School of Social Sciences.
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