UC San Diego Develops First-In-Kind Protocol for Creating ‘Wired Miniature Brains’
Researchers have developed — and shared — a process for creating brain cortical organoids — essentially miniature artificial brains with functioning neural networks
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Unregulated Sales of a Toxic and Hallucinogenic Mushroom Endanger Public Health
Americans' interest in the potentially harmful "magic mushroom" Amanita muscaria is soaring, according to a new study. UC San Diego researchers suggest the market growth may be driven by clinical research on psilocybin's safety and efficacy in treating depression.
Chasing Down a Cellular ‘Short Circuit’
A group of researchers at University of California San Diego has identified the cause of a “short-circuit” in cellular pathways, a discovery that sheds new light on the genesis of a number of human diseases and could lead to development of a wide array of new drugs.
UC San Diego Health First in Region to Provide Novel Therapy for Melanoma
Breakthrough one-time cancer treatment option for select patients with metastatic melanoma and solid tumors now offered at UC San Diego Health.
Study Reveals Billion-Dollar Toll of Domestic Violence in California
A comprehensive new study by Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute and UC San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy has quantified the staggering economic impact of intimate partner violence in California, revealing billions in costs.
Study: Surgical Intervention Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Acoustic Neuroma
UC San Diego School of Medicine study shows that an adanced, surgical technique to treat a benign brain tumor improves hearing, balance, and quality of life.
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