UC San Diego Reports $1.73 Billion in Research Awards for FY24
Health & BehaviorUC San Diego announced $1.73 billion in new research funding in its newly released fiscal year 2024 annual report.
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UC San Diego Researchers Use Non-Invasive Technique to Record Involuntary Nervous System
Health & BehaviorA research team led by UC San Diego has, for the first time, shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings. The results could help medical professionals tailor treatments for inflammatory conditions like sepsis and PTSD.
Human-Infecting Parasite Produces Sterile Soldiers Like Ants and Termites
Science & EnvironmentNew research from scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds a tiny freshwater parasite known to cause health problems in humans defends its colonies with a class of soldiers that cannot reproduce.
Cancer Drug Could Ease Cognitive Function for Some With Autism
Health & BehaviorAn experimental cancer drug could ease cognition for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, according to new research from the Muotri Lab at the University of California San Diego — a discovery that could lead to therapies for patients with other neurologic conditions.
Legalized Gambling Increases Irresponsible Betting Behavior, Especially Among Low-Income Populations
Business & EconomicsThe 2018 Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting has expanded online gambling markets significantly—recent data show that online gaming reached a record 29.3% of total commercial gaming revenue in the first quarter of this year.
UC San Diego School of Medicine Recognized Among 2024 Best Medical Schools
Health & BehaviorSan Diego’s only medical school earns the highest tier rating among research-intensive medical schools in the nation.
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