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Science & EnvironmentCollaborative effort recognized for development of pH sensors for ocean acidification monitoring
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Resolving Social Conflict Is Key to Survival of Bacterial Communities
Health & BehaviorFar from being selfish organisms whose sole purpose is to maximize their own reproduction, bacteria in large communities work for the greater good by resolving a social conflict among individuals to enhance the survival of their entire community.
New Drug Combination Treats Hepatitis C Patients also infected with HIV
Health & BehaviorRoughly 20 to 30 percent of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are also infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV). Both blood-borne viruses share the same modes of transmission, but many HCV medications currently have significant limitations due to adverse interactions with HIV treatments. Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report a new combination that effectively treats HCV in patients co-infected with HIV.
UC San Diego Health Ranks #1 by U.S. News & World Report
Health & BehaviorOnce again, UC San Diego Health and its hospitals are ranked #1 in San Diego, and recognized among the best in the nation, by U.S. News & World Report for 2015-16. The annual U.S. News “Best Hospitals” rankings distinguish hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging health conditions.
Rady School of Management at UC San Diego Launches Master of Science in Business Analytics
Business & EconomicsThe Rady School of Management at UC San Diego has launched a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree program. This intensive new program will offer hands-on training to prepare students to use data and analytics to identify business opportunities, generate business insights and create business solutions.
New Resource Makes Gene Editing Technology Even More User-Friendly
Science & EnvironmentResearchers at Harvard University and the University of California, San Diego, have developed a new user-friendly resource to accompany the powerful gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9, which has been widely adopted to make precise, targeted changes in DNA. This breakthrough has the potential to facilitate new discoveries in gene therapies and basic genetics research. The research was published in the July 13 issue of Nature Methods.
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