Why Some Brains with Alzheimer’s Stay Sharp
UC San Diego researchers uncovered why some people stay cognitively healthy despite Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, identifying a key pathway that may guide earlier detection and prevention.
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To Thwart Pathogens, Researchers are Giving Beneficial Microbes What They Really Want
UC San Diego researchers have developed a new method that allows precise modification of any microbiome with prebiotics, helping beneficial organisms outcompete dangerous pathogens.
Largest US Study Finds Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development
Researchers from UC San Diego found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow.
Neurobiologists Hack Brain Circuits Tied to Placebo Pain Relief
Scientists 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.
Unlocking Secrets of Human Development: How Early Cell Choices Shape the Nervous System
New 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
Economic 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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