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Naturally Occurring Molecule May Help Outsmart Melanoma

Researchers from UC San Diego have uncovered a new possibility for treating melanoma, and it's something we have in our bodies already.

AI Model Links Tumor Mutations to Treatment Response

A new AI model developed by UC San Diego researchers could make it possible to predict treatment response based only on a tumor's genetics.

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.

Celebrating a New Generation of Pharmacy Leaders

Cheered on by family, friends, mentors and loved ones — both in person and from afar — graduates of the UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences stepped forward at Commencement to receive their diplomas and celebrate their official entry into the pharmacy profession

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.

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.