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New Technology Unscrambles the Chatter of Microbes
Health & BehaviorResearchers from University of California San Diego have developed a new search tool to that can match microbes to the metabolites they produce with no prior knowledge, an innovation that could transform our understanding of both human health and the environment.
Ultra-sensitive Lead Detector Could Significantly Improve Water Quality Monitoring
Technology & EngineeringEngineers have developed an ultra-sensitive sensor made with graphene that can detect extraordinarily low concentrations of lead ions in water. The device achieves a record limit of detection of lead down to the femtomolar range, which is one million times more sensitive than previous technologies.
Researchers Uncover Surprising Link Between Body Temperature and Depression
Health & BehaviorPeople with depression have higher body temperatures, a finding that supports nascent research suggesting a mental health benefit to lowering the temperatures of those with the disorder, a new research team that includes scientists at the University of California San Diego found.
Extreme Heat, Wildfires Combine to Disproportionately Harm Less Affluent and Communities of Color
Science & EnvironmentNew study finds increased hospitalizations when people are exposed to both wildfire smoke and excessive heat with the risks increased in neighborhoods with more people of color, lower incomes and less access to health insurance.
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Technology & EngineeringThe future of UC San Diego life sciences, vision research and outpatient care is on the horizon.
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