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Inside UC San Diego’s Out-of-This-World Impact

Explore 13 ways our research is extending past Earth’s atmosphere, from astronaut firsts to breakthroughs in orbit and discoveries across the cosmos.

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UC San Diego Researchers Shortlisted for International Cancer Competition

Twelve teams have reached the Cancer Grand Challenges finals, including two with UC San Diego scientists. Winners will receive up to £20 million to solve cancer's toughest problems.

Predictive Lab Test for Cardiac Events Still Rare but Increasing

Researchers from UC San Diego School of Medicine found that testing for lipoprotein(a) — a genetic risk factor for heart disease — remains uncommon in the United States, despite modest increases over the past decade.

New Data Release Offers Unprecedented Look at Early Childhood Brain Development

UC San Diego and colleagues across the nation have announced the first data release from the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, offering a detailed look at early human brain development.

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Small Nuclear RNA Base Editing a Safer Alternative to CRISPR, UC San Diego Researchers Find

Genetic editing holds promise to treat incurable diseases, but the most popular method — CRISPR — sometimes does more harm than good. A new study from University of California San Diego and Yale University researchers highlights an innovative approach that may be safer: small nuclear RNA editing.

3D illustration of ribonucleic acid strands consisting of nucleotides important for protein bio-synthesis

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2025 Connects Campus, Community, and Workforce

On Monday, October 6, UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies will host its annual Showcase, celebrating the division’s expansive role in advancing the university’s mission through education, workforce development, and meaningful community partnerships.