Alcohol Opens the Floodgates for Bad Bacteria
UC San Diego scientists have found that chronic alcohol use impairs the guardrails that protect the liver from pathogens, exacerbating the liver damage caused by alcohol.
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Tracking the UV? Ditching the SPF? Here’s What a Dermatologist Says
Gen Z is timing their tans to the UV index, while sunscreen skepticism spreads online. A UC San Diego dermatologist explains why these shifts in sun habits have experts concerned.
$1.7B in Funding Fuels Research that Sparks Breakthroughs
University of California San Diego received $1.7 billion in grants over the previous year, funding that fueled critical research in human health, national defense, advanced technology, social sciences, and much more.
Clinical Trials Revolutionize Patient’s Liver Disease
After diagnosis with liver disease, patient Rosa Tellez-Moore opts to participate in clinical trials, which change the trajectory of her treatment.
Study Finds That School-Based Online Surveillance Companies Monitor Students 24/7
Recent study at UC San Diego is the first detailed assessment of companies offering school-based online surveillance services such as social media monitoring, student communications monitoring and online activity monitoring to middle and high schools.
UC San Diego Awarded $80M to Expand Clinical Trials and Train Tomorrow’s Researcher Leaders
UC San Diego has received an $80M federal grant for clinical and translational research, boosting access to critical research infrastructure and training the next generation of researchers.
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