Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds
A new study from UC San Diego suggests that climate trauma — such as experiencing a devastating wildfire — can have lasting effects on cognitive function.
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Researchers Develop an LSD Analogue with Potential for Treating Schizophrenia
Researchers have developed a new drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic’s therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential. The research highlights the new drug’s potential as a safer and more effective treatment option for conditions like schizophrenia.
Tiny Molecules, Big Science: How RNA Research Could Transform Medicine, If We Let It
UC San Diego School of Medicine professor Gene Yeo studies RNAs, which are some of the smallest molecules in biology, but have a huge impact on human health. According to Yeo, the RNA revolution is upon us, but it needs our help to continue.
Gene Identified That Blocks Healing after Spinal Cord Injury
With no approved therapies for spinal cord injuries, scientists are looking into the body’s healing mechanisms for clues on recovery. Researchers found that a gene named RYK inhibits wound healing, offering hope for new treatments for paralysis after spinal cord injury.
Meet us at Phase 0: Inside the HUMANOID™ Center at UC San Diego
With world-class research capabilities and an ethic of service, the HUMANOID center at UC San Diego is revolutionizing drug discovery.
A Comprehensive Map of the Human Cell
By mapping the subcellular architecture of tumor cells, researchers can better understand how mutations cause cancer.
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