Health Innovation

The latest news in Health Innovation research at UC San Diego. For more information about Health Innovation at UC San Diego, visit the Health Innovation webpage.

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Take that Cancer, You Big Jerk: How Clinical Trials Saved Me 

The community comes together to learn more about the benefits of clinical trials during an event held at Moores Center Center at UC San Diego Health.

Heat Impairs Teamwork More Than Individual Performance

As global temperatures rise, a new study from the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that even mild heat exposure can significantly hinder team performance, while leaving individual productivity largely unaffected.

Molecule Linked to Metabolism Found to Boost Plant Growth

Researchers have completed the first comprehensive exploration of itaconate, a natural compound involved in metabolism, in plants. The researchers found that itaconate helps plants grow, a finding that offers new possibilities for maximizing crop growth to support growing global populations.

A Better Understanding of How Gene Editing Tools Work

Patients are being healed with a personalized treatment that repairs the patient’s specific genetic mutation. The treatment was created using a form of gene editing called base editing —a method created by UC San Diego’s Alexis Komor. Her latest research outlines the way certain DNA repair proteins

illustration of multi-colored DNA double helix with base pairs identified

AI Enables Rapid Identification of Targeted Cancer Therapy

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the time to treatment is critical.

A seated man points to dual images on a computer screen.

A Clearer Look at Diabetic Kidney Disease via New Optical Imaging Technology

Researchers have developed a powerful new way to look inside kidney tissues, without needing to stain or damage the tissue samples. The new technique reveals early signs of disease often missed by traditional methods.