After surviving an electrocution accident that required arm and hand amputation, Christian Arreola underwent rehabilitation and prosthesis training at UC San Diego Health, where he learned to use his new bionic hand. Now thriving—and even participating in adaptive CrossFit competitions—he credits the health system with giving him hope for the future. Read More»
Despite having the potential to create technologies that will benefit the world, U.S.-China scientific collaboration is waning due to worsening political tensions and restrictive policies, writes David Victor of the School of Global Policy and Strategy in a new Nature commentary jointly authored by scientists from China and the U.S. Read More»
Itay Budin and Christopher Obara, assistant professors of chemistry and biochemistry, have been named Allen Distinguished Investigators by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. The pair will receive $1.5 million over three years to develop visualization and tracking techniques to observe key cellular functions in unprecedented detail. Read More»
New research led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography highlights the critical role of mangroves in protecting coastal communities from the devastating effects of climate change—particularly hurricanes. The findings illustrate how mangrove deforestation, driven by urbanization and tourism expansion, has weakened the region’s natural defenses. Read More»
Scientists led by UC San Diego have developed a new strategy to enhance pharmaceutical production in a type of cells commonly used to manufacture protein-based drugs for treating cancer, autoimmune diseases and more. The research also challenges long-held assumptions about the necessity of lactic acid metabolism in cell survival. Read More»
Unleash your creativity and celebrate the stunning beauty that emerges from scientific research. UC San Diego undergrads, grad students, faculty and researchers are invited to showcase their visually compelling research images in this year’s Art of Science contest. Winners receive a Visa gift card, and winning entries will be part of a digital exhibit, showcased in the Geisel Library Exhibition Gallery and preserved in the Library’s Digital Collections. Submission deadline is April 25. Learn More»
