Generosity Gone Viral: Donations of Supplies, Food to UC San Diego Health Boost Fight Against Corona
Health & BehaviorEven as the coronavirus pandemic has mushroomed throughout communities, so too have the offers of support and resources.
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Donors Support Research, Health and Emergency Student Resources as Part of Newly Launched
Health & BehaviorAs anxiety and tension become daily emotions in the midst of dire news reports and a mandate to stay-at-home, La Jolla resident Dene Oliver said he is “…feeling sad, and yet hopeful and optimistic at the same time.” His hope and optimism are focused on the University of California San Diego, one of the nation’s leading research institutions.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Learn More about RAGE Receptors
Health & BehaviorA new study by SDSC researchers describes the use of artificial intelligence machine learning tools to demonstrate a potential RAGE inhibitor that has better efficacy and fewer side effects.
Discovery of New Biomarker in Blood Could Lead to Early Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
Health & BehaviorUC San Diego researchers discovered that high blood levels of RNA produced by the PHGDH gene could serve as a biomarker for early detection of Alzheimer’s. The work could lead to the development of a blood test to identify individuals who will develop the disease years before they show symptoms.
New Studies Investigate How COVID-19 May Impact Breast Milk and Pregnancy
Health & BehaviorResearchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are launching a pair of studies to answer critical questions regarding the roles COVID-19 may play in breast milk and pregnancy.
In the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Xenophobia Flares Up
Health & BehaviorOn March 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Californians—all 40 million of us—to stay in our homes as much as possible in the coming weeks as the state confronts the escalating coronavirus outbreak. As of March 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a total of 1,931 cases in California as a result of the pandemic.
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