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A New Map Reveals the Complicated World in Which Cells Seek to Repair Damaged DNA

UC San Diego scientists develop an interactive software that enables scientists to better investigate the DNA damage response.

Artificial Intelligence Catalyzes Gene Activation Research and Uncovers Rare DNA Sequences

Biologists have used machine learning, a type of AI, to identify “synthetic extreme” DNA sequences with specifically designed functions in gene activation. They tested 50 million DNA sequences and found synthetic DNA sequences with activities that could be useful in biotechnology and medicine.

Smartly Done

Across disciplines and specialties, from cells to systems, artificial intelligence is on its way to altering how we understand and treat disease.

The Acute Problem of Chronic Disease

UC San Diego physician-scientist explains why all chronic diseases are linked by the underlying failure of cells and the body to heal completely.

Researchers Track Endangered Nassau Grouper Eggs with Underwater Microscope

Each winter off the western tip of the Caribbean island of Little Cayman, thousands of endangered Nassau grouper gather to spawn under the light of the full moon.

Nassau grouper spawning aggregation off Little Cayman, Cayman Islands.

Sonya Neal Named Inaugural HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar

Assistant Professor Sonya Neal has been named by HHMI as an inaugural Freeman Hrabowski Scholar. She joins an initial cohort of outstanding early career faculty in science who have potential to become leaders in their research fields and to create diverse and inclusive lab environments.