Compressed Data Technique Enables Pangenomics at Scale
Engineers at UC San Diego have developed a new data structure and compression technique that enables the field of pangenomics to handle unprecedented scales of genetic information.
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AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Cervical Cancer Treatment Planning
UC San Diego researchers have developed a groundbreaking “one-click” AI tool that could transform how doctors plan specialized radiation treatments for cervical cancer, saving physician time, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing the risk of human error.
UC San Diego is Strengthening U.S. Semiconductor Innovation and Workforce Development
Andrew Kahng is part of several major national initiatives that together are transforming how future engineers learn to design and build computer chips. His work is helping UC San Diego become a driving force in the nation’s growing semiconductor innovation ecosystem.
Spray-on Antibacterial Coating Offers New Protection for Plants Against Disease and Drought
Engineers have developed a spray-on polymer coating that could help plants resist harmful bacterial infections and survive drought. Interestingly, spraying just part of a leaf results in bacterial immunity and improved drought tolerance for the entire plant.
Could Your Genes Influence the Gut Microbiome of Others?
A new study has found that the microbial communities making up the gastrointestinal tract of rats are shaped by the genes of their social partners. The findings could have implications for human health.
Q&A: Meet the Award-Winning UC San Diego Alumnus Shaping Wireless Tech
"I use the work I did at UC San Diego and the exposure that I got at QI and other places on a day-to-day basis [in my job at Apple]," says Raghav Subbaraman (’24), who recently won the Paul Baran Young Scholar Award from the Marconi Society.
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