A New Approach to Predicting Malaria Drug Resistance
Researchers at UC San Diego analyzed the genomes of hundreds of malaria parasites to determine which genetic variants are most likely to confer drug resistance.
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Changes in Blood Cell Production Over the Lifetime Could Impact Leukemia Outcomes
The first comprehensive map of the dramatic changes that take place in the blood system over the course of the human lifetime could have implications for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia and other blood diseases.
UC San Diego and Scripps Research Join National Team to Make Vision-restoring Whole Eye Transplants a Reality
A San Diego team is part of a major undertaking that will bring together more than 40 scientists, doctors, and industry experts hand-picked from around the country to make vision-restoring whole eye transplants a reality. At UC San Diego, a research team led by Professor Shadi Dayeh, in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will develop a wireless, multi-modal electrode system to wire the optic nerve to the brain with high-end precision after an eye transplant to restore vision.
Home and Neighborhood Environments Impact Sedentary Behavior in Teens Globally
Adolescents worldwide are spending an average of 8 to 10 hours per day engaging in sedentary activities such as watching television, using electronic devices, playing video games and riding in motorized vehicles, according to a multinational study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity.
Study of Crisis Pregnancy Centers Reveals Misleading and Dangerous Claims
Tapping into a vast archive of web data associated with crisis pregnancy centers from ChoiceWatch.org, a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine provides the first national assessment of crisis pregnancy centers and their operations to guide healthcare education and health policies governing their regulation.
Eye Surgeon Helps a Young Boy Blink Again
UC San Diego Health and a mother’s love lead to the simple joy of restful sleep for 7-year-old.
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