Onboard Offshoot: Genomics at Sea Program
FjordPhyto scientist Christian Johnson, ’21, is collaborating with Viking Cruises to start the Genomics at Sea Program (GASP).
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UC San Diego Grad Student Project Evolves Into NASA-Funded Program
FjordPhyto, Allison Cusick’s capstone project for her master’s degree, trains tour vessel operators and “citizen scientists” to collect samples of phytoplankton in Antarctica.
UC San Diego Alumnus Leads UC Natural Reserve System
Steve Monfort spearheads the reserve system, a “library of ecosystems,” that are for the dedicated use of researchers and educators.
Innovative Bioelectronic Device Offers New Hope in the Fight Against Bacterial Infections
Researchers have developed a bioelectronic device that taps into the natural electrical activity of certain bacteria found on our skin, paving the way for a drug-free approach to managing infections. The advancement reduces the harmful effects of a bacterium known for antibiotic resistance.
Neurobiologist Yishi Jin Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Biological Sciences Professor Yishi Jin, who investigates the roots of the nervous system, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health and medicine.
Summer 2024 ‘Scrippshenge’ Moment Is Picture Perfect
UC San Diego campus photographer Erik Jepson captures the moment on Aug. 8, 2024 when the setting sun intersects with the piers of the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier.
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