Largest US Study Finds Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development
Health & BehaviorResearchers from UC San Diego found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow.
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Pinar Yoldas on Art, Science and a Planet Awash in Plastic
The ArtsPinar Yoldas, whose work will be featured in Gallery QI this spring, discusses her background, worldview and why art and science are inseparable.
Neurobiologists Hack Brain Circuits Tied to Placebo Pain Relief
Health & BehaviorScientists have identified the brain circuits tied to placebo pain relief. Researchers have known that placebo effects can be a powerful treatment, yet the underlying neurological mechanisms have not been well understood. They also found that placebo effects extend to multiple forms of pain.
New Metric Identifies At-Risk Mangroves Before They Disappear
Science & EnvironmentScientists from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Centro para la Biodiversidad Marina y la Conservación in Mexico have developed a tool that identifies mangrove patches facing the greatest risk of degradation.
Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Cell Choices Shape the Nervous System
Health & BehaviorNew research from UC San Diego and collaborators reveals hidden insights into the brain development process, showing that certain cells choose their eventual identity much sooner than expected.
Economic Hardship Tied to Increased Violence Across California, UC San Diego Study Shows
Health & BehaviorEconomic instability – including job loss, food insecurity, eviction and homelessness – is strongly associated with higher rates of violence among California adults, according to a new statewide survey led by the University of California San Diego.
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