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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Teen Depression in Agricultural Communities

Adolescent depression increases with exposure to pesticides, a study in the Ecuadorian Andes shows.

Philosophy Professor Awarded $1.2 Million Grant to Advance Research on Free Will and Responsibility

UC San Diego Department of Philosophy professor Manuel Vargas and Santiago Amaya of the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia have been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to advance understanding of agency, free will and responsibility.

Andeans with Altitude Sickness Produce Massive Amounts of Red Blood Cells

…derived from representatives of both groups living in the Andes Mountains. The study reveals that high-altitude, low-oxygen dwellers prone to chronic mountain sickness produce massive amounts of red blood cells thanks to overproduction of the enzyme SENP1.

Researchers ID Unique Geological ‘Sombrero’ Uplift in South America

Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have used 20 years of satellite data to reveal a geological oddity unlike any seen on Earth.

Electrical Engineer Receives Eckman Award for Research in Control Theory

Jorge Poveda, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received the 2023 Donald P. Eckman Award in honor of his contributions to the field of automatic control. To mark this achievement, Poveda and his lab explain what control theory is and offer a glimpse into their work.

Mountain High: Genetic Adaptation for High Altitudes Identified

Research led by scientists from the University of California, San Diego has decoded the genetic basis of chronic mountain sickness (CMS) or Monge’s disease. Their study provides important information that validates the genetic basis of adaptation to high altitudes, and provides potential targets for CMS treatment.

Herbicides Could Impact Brain Function in Teens

Fresh-cut flowers, plants and other greenery bring joy and beauty to homes and offices. They’re also big business. While economic projections trend upward across the globe, a concerning reality lurks beneath the surface: Herbicides used to grow these crops may be reducing brain function in teens.

Simons Foundation Commits $20 Million in Quest to Understand Universe’s Beginning

Scientists may come one step closer to understanding the conditions of the universe moments after its inception, thanks to a future commitment of $20 million made by the Simons Foundation.

New Simulation Illuminates Origin of the Brightest Galaxies

A simulation that traced the evolution of enormous, bright galaxies over the course of several billion years has illuminated the possible origins of some of the most extreme objects in the universe.

Harnessing Human Evolution to Advance Precision Medicine

Scientists hope to advance precision medicine through the discovery of a gene variant that leads to the same phenotype in separate high-dwelling populations while taking a different evolutionary path.