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Advanced Imaging Reveals Mechanisms That Cause Autoimmune Disease
Health & BehaviorThose who suffer myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness that can affect the muscles we use to blink, smile and move our bodies. Researchers at UC San Diego’s School of Biological Sciences used a cutting-edge imaging technique to uncover new details about the mechanisms underlying the disease.
Do “Completely Dark” Dark Matter Halos Exist?
Science & EnvironmentEvery galaxy is thought to form at the center of a dark matter halo. Stars are formed when gravity within dark matter halos draws in gas, but astrophysicists don’t know whether star-free dark matter halos exist. A UC San Diego astrophysicist has calculated the mass below which halos fail to form.
Computer Science Professor Earns Undergraduate Mentorship Award for Going the Extra Mile, Literally
Technology & EngineeringRyan Kastner, a professor in the Jacobs School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, recently received the prestigious award for undergraduate research faculty mentoring from the Computing Research Association (CRA).
2025 Wagner New Play Festival Presents Five Original Graduate Student Productions
The ArtsGraduate student playwrights in UC San Diego’s Department of Theatre and Dance present five plays that explore the spectrum of emotions involved in motherhood, friendship, romantic entanglements and living authentically. Productions will run April 25 through May 17.
Addressing Tobacco Use in California’s Native American Communities
Health & BehaviorThe California Native American Tobacco Initiative Evaluation (CAITIE) – led the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego – has emerged as a leader in the effort to evaluate the impact of culturally tailored tobacco use prevention initiatives.
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