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Alcohol Use Can Alter Gut Microbes, but Not in the Way You Might Think

In mouse studies, UC San Diego researchers find that excess alcohol consumption alters gut microbiome but latter is not directly or significantly linked to liver disease.

UC San Diego Library and San Diego Natural History Museum Collaborate to Raise Awareness

Today, the UC San Diego Library announced its new community partnership with the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat), which has resulted in an art exhibit that will be featured at the Balboa Park museum and UC San Diego from August 12 to October 24, 2022.

Perovskite Material With Superlattice Structure Might Surpass Efficiency of a ‘Perfect’ Solar Cell

A perovskite solar cell developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego brings researchers closer to breaking the ceiling on solar cell efficiency, suggests a study published Aug. 10 in Nature.

UC San Diego Researchers Add Monkeypox to Wastewater Surveillance

A UC San Diego-led program that monitors wastewater for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and which has effectively predicted subsequent surges in COVID-19 cases in San Diego has been expanded to detect the presence of monkeypox.

UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital Join Nationwide Long-COVID Study

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego have joined a nationwide study to better understand the long-term impact of COVID-19 on patients in the United States across all demographic groups.

Mitochondrial DNA Mutations Linked to Heart Disease Risk

UC San Diego and Salk Institute researchers report a surprising link between mitochondria, inflammation and gene mutations that may increase risk of atherosclerosis.