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Experimental Gene Therapy Shields Brain from Toxic Protein Damage

A gene therapy approach developed by UC San Diego researchers could provide a fix for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and related dementias.

Machine Learning Personalizes Depression Treatment with the Help of Wearable Technology

UC San Diego researchers report substantial reductions in symptoms of depression by using machine learning to tailor behavioral interventions based on data participants collect about their own moods and daily habits.

Remembering Craig Venter: Pioneering Scientist and Entrepreneur who Revolutionized Modern Genomics

J. Craig Venter, one of UC San Diego’s best-known graduates, scientists and visionaries died on April 29, 2026. He was 79.

Sex Differences in Dementia Risks Reveal Stronger Cognitive Impacts in Women

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that women not only experience a higher burden of certain modifiable dementia risk factors, but also appear more vulnerable to their effects on cognitive function.

Two School of Medicine Faculty Selected for ELAM Class of 2027

The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) program at Drexel University College of Medicine has selected two University of California San Diego School of Medicine faculty to be part of its 32nd class of fellows.

Leucovorin Prescriptions for Children with Autism Surged After Public Attention

National study found use of the drug rose sharply following major media coverage and later White House promotion, despite limited large-scale evidence for autism treatment.