A New Map Reveals the Complicated World in Which Cells Seek to Repair Damaged DNA
May 22, 2023
UC San Diego scientists develop an interactive software that enables scientists to better investigate the DNA damage response.
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Industrial Disasters May Cause Higher Rates of Disability and Cancer for Future Generations
June 5, 2023
Industrial accidents may have a much longer-term and serious impact on people’s health than just the immediate aftermath, suggests a study from the University of California San Diego published online in the journal BMJ Open.
The Preuss School Class of 2023 Celebrates Commencement
June 12, 2023
This year 94% of scholars from The Preuss School, a charter middle and high school on the UC San Diego campus, were accepted to a four-year university; all of them are the first in their family to attend college.
Premature Baby Born in 1981 Delivers Premature Twins in 2022 at Same Hospital
June 20, 2023
Patient who was in the UC San Diego Health NICU in 1981 receives specialized care throughout life and delivers premature twins at the same hospital.
$1.5 Million Donation Supports Research on Effects of Psychedelic DMT on the Brain
July 11, 2023
UC San Diego Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative received the gift from philanthropist Eugene Jhong to further our understanding of the unique states of consciousness induced by DMT and how it could benefit human health.
Fly Toolkit Created for Investigating COVID-19 Infection Mechanisms
July 21, 2023
Researchers have created a resource for analyzing how viruses infect human cells. The fruit fly-based toolkit provides a shortcut for assessing SARS-CoV-2 genes and understanding how they interact with human proteins, offering researchers a resource for new COVID-related drug therapies.
UC San Diego Health among First in Nation to Perform Regenerative Brain Cell Procedure for Epilepsy
July 26, 2023
UC San Diego Health is among the first in the nation to perform an experimental regenerative brain cell therapy for epilepsy aimed at eliminating seizures.
Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s Pathology
August 21, 2023
New results from researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine suggest that intermittent fasting could be an effective treatment approach for Alzheimer’s disease. Mice fed on a time-restricted schedule had better memory and less accumulation of amyloid proteins in the brain compared to controls.
These Screen-printed, Flexible Sensors Allow Earbuds to Record Brain Activity and Exercise Levels
September 28, 2023
A pair of earbuds can be turned into a tool to record the electrical activity of the brain as well as levels of lactate in the body with the addition of two flexible sensors screen-printed onto a stamp-like flexible surface.
New Biomarker Predicts Whether Neurons Will Regenerate
October 16, 2023
Researchers from University of California San Diego have identified a new biomarker that can predict whether or not neurons will regenerate after an injury. The findings could help scientists develop regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions.
