UC San Diego researchers have identified a microbial DNA signature in blood plasma that reliably differentiates primary liver cancer from metastatic colorectal cancer.
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine discover a genetic twist that sets humans apart: a DNA region called HAR123 that influences cognitive flexibility and brain cell development, providing insights into human evolution and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Omega fatty acids are important to human health, but deviations in their positions can signal malfunctions or pathological processes, such as those occurring in cancer . Researchers from UC San Diego have presented a new computational method to determine omega positions of lipids.
Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But not all employees are returning at the same rate.
A patient survives a high-risk surgery. A wildfire is stopped before it reaches a neighborhood. A fighter pilot safely returns home. Discover the UC San Diego breakthroughs making these moments possible.
UC San Diego researchers have helped discover that a drug used to treat pinworms, can be repurposed to rejuvenate cellular structures and potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia.
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