February 25, 2020
Scientists work to understand circadian rhythms at the molecular level to help develop innovative therapies for fixing biological clock dysfunctions caused by inherited conditions, modern habits, shift working or aging.
April 10, 2012
…powered by biofuel from algae, live star fish, sand dollars, sea cumbers and preserved sea creatures from the deep ocean, including a Humboldt and vampire squid. Visitors also got to experience the undersea world of giant kelp through a hands-on presentation with kelp samples from the world’s oceans. The display…
May 7, 2015
…pathways in bacteria and algae that are the equivalent of the assembly line. Scientists thought ‘what if we took the best parts of each assembly line and combined them to make more efficient bio fuels and more effective drugs,’ but that theory didn’t work. So, my job is studying the…
June 19, 2012
…are working to turn algae, or pond scum, into fuel alternatives. We have one of the greenest fleet of campus vehicles in America. The list goes on and on, and our students have initiated many of our green projects and studies. It’s no wonder that UC San Diego is considered…
January 30, 2014
…took a class on algae and learned about diatoms, which are single-celled phytoplankton, and primary producers in the ocean. Primary producers are organisms that capture sunlight through photosynthesis, and they serve as the foundation of the aquatic food web. While investigating her newfound curiosity for diatoms, Lerch discovered that Scripps…
October 26, 2011
…San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology, and Susan Shirk, a professor of International and Pacific Studies and director of the University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation. One of the biggest draws at the event was Williams, who has largely worked out of the spotlight for more than…
April 5, 2018
…the California Center for Algae Biotechnology. “Professor Pomeroy is a leader in chemical education and service through his high-quality teaching; mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students; and university and public engagement,” said Dean of the Division of Physical Sciences Steven Boggs. “He has a vision for educating K-12 students, undergraduates…
June 21, 2013
The academic landscape is changing rapidly, due in no small part to recent advances in technologies to enable, enhance and deliver teaching and learning to a worldwide audience.
April 13, 2017
…the California Center for Algae Biotechnology in the Division of Biological Sciences; Lynne Talley, a professor of oceanography at Scripps Institution of Oceanography; and Kevin Tenerelli, an incoming M.D./Ph.D. student in the School of Medicine and parent of a child with a neurodevelopmental disorder. “Our first goal is simply to…
May 2, 2023
Researchers across a range of fields are working together to develop and implement AI-assisted tools and machine learning methods that will enable scientific discoveries at an unprecedented pace. And when it comes to global challenges like climate change, time is of the essence.
