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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Advanced Imaging Reveals Mechanisms That Cause Autoimmune Disease
Those who suffer myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness that can affect the muscles we use to blink, smile and move our bodies. Researchers at UC San Diego’s School of Biological Sciences used a cutting-edge imaging technique to uncover new details about the mechanisms underlying the disease.
Do “Completely Dark” Dark Matter Halos Exist?
Every galaxy is thought to form at the center of a dark matter halo. Stars are formed when gravity within dark matter halos draws in gas, but astrophysicists don’t know whether star-free dark matter halos exist. A UC San Diego astrophysicist has calculated the mass below which halos fail to form.
UC San Diego’s WIFIRE Program Provides Real-Time Information to Wildfire Responders
There is no alarm bell ringing or fire pole to slide down at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego’s School of Computing, Information and Data Science. Still, at the first sign of wildfire anywhere in California, members of the WIFIRE team are ready.
New Guide Seeks to Advance DNA Library of Marine Species
Scientists have created a new guide to advance standards for collecting and cataloging DNA from marine species, enhancing a revolutionary method for monitoring ocean biodiversity. A team of 15 scientists, including several from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, contributed to the guide.
Faculty Ambassadors Appointed to Drive Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Funding Opportunities
Faculty Ambassadors appointed foster interdisciplinary engagement across campus and help align faculty research with key funding opportunities related to our refreshed Strategic Research Themes.
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