Water Molecules Found to Actively Drive Gene Transcription Process
Water molecules play an active, essential role in gene transcription, helping RNA polymerase II carry out the chemical steps needed to read DNA and build RNA.
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Predicting Genetic Risk for Type 1 Diabetes Just Got More Accurate Thanks to UC San Diego Study
UC San Diego researchers have developed T1GRS, a machine‑learning model that accurately predicts genetic risk for Type 1 diabetes, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and more personalized treatment.
The Engineer Who Taught Cells to Behave
Bernhard Palsson builds computer models that help scientists make biology easier to predict — and easier to engineer. His work has influenced everything from microbe-made chemicals to cells used to produce therapeutic proteins and efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance.
$13 Million CIRM Award to Fund Research on the Role of RNA Pollution in Neurodegenerative Diseases
UC San Diego has received a $13 Million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to investigate how RNA pollution drives neurodegenerative diseases and to develop novel therapies that protect the aging brain.
Anti-Vaping Advertisements and Lung Injury News Coverage Helped Reverse Trend in Teen Vaping
Researchers at UC San Diego found that both anti-vaping advertising and widespread news coverage of a 2019 lung-injury outbreak tied to vaping were significantly associated with increased quit attempts among teen vapers and reduced openness to vaping among teens who had never tried it.
Meet the Grad Student Who Launched an App That Relays Disease-Carrying Insect Risks
Biological Sciences graduate student Ellie Fausett took an unusual path to her new passion project: Masterminding a new app that brings safety-minded people together with resources to keep them safe outdoors. Learn about her journey and the tool that’s helping people navigate insect disease risks.
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