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Sanford Stem Cell Institute News
The Sanford Stem Cell Institute is a global hub for innovative science, advancing multi-disciplinary research, translational medicine and clinical trials.
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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.
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.
Spaceflight Accelerates Human Stem Cell Aging, UC San Diego Researchers Find
UC San Diego researchers at SSCI have discovered that spaceflight accelerates the aging of human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), which are vital for blood and immune system health.
CIRM Scholars Program Makes California a Rare ‘Powerhouse of Science’ in the United States
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Scholars program seeks to develop skilled leaders in the field of regenerative medicine who create safe, cutting-edge stem cell treatments for diseases without cure like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and HIV.
To Study Cancer ‘Kill Switch,’ UC San Diego Scientists Will Send Stem Cells to Space
Rebecsinib, a new cancer treatment discovered by UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute will undergo testing in outer space on an additional four of the deadliest cancer types: ovarian cancer, metastatic breast cancer, acute myeloid leukemia and glioblastoma multiforme.
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