Complex Sugars and Microbiome in Mother’s Milk Influence Neonatal Rotavirus Infection
November 27, 2018
Researchers find that specific complex breast milk sugars sometimes inhibit, sometimes promote gastrointestinal infections and response.
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UC San Diego First to Test Cancer Drugs in Space Using Private Astronaut Mission
May 22, 2023
The latest space experiments from UC San Diego and Axiom Space will explore therapies for breast and colorectal cancer aboard the ISS, and monitor astronauts’ stem cell health over time.
Jumbo Undertaking: Elephant Milk Under the Microscope
January 16, 2020
…collaborate to improve overall health and survival of elephant calves An elephant calf drinks milk from the mother at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Researchers are studying how the components of milk change over time in different elephant moms and how that knowledge can be used to improve the…
Breast Cancer Drug Beats Superbug
October 13, 2015
…of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have found that the breast cancer drug tamoxifen gives white blood cells a boost, better enabling them to respond to, ensnare and kill bacteria in laboratory experiments. Tamoxifen treatment in mice also enhances clearance of the antibiotic-resistant bacterial pathogen MRSA and reduces mortality.
UC San Diego Study Points to Virus-Related Acceleration in Some Cancers
March 14, 2019
A new paper by UC San Diego researchers hypothesizes a possible link between cancer-causing viruses.
Single Enzyme’s Far-Reaching Influence in Human Biology and Disease
June 18, 2015
Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have made a surprisingly simple discovery: The modification of more than 100 secreted proteins is the work of a single enzyme called Fam20C. The finding is published June 18 by Cell.
Composition of Complex Sugars in Breast Milk May Prevent Future Food Allergies
June 12, 2018
The unique composition of a mother’s breastmilk may help to reduce food sensitization in her infant, report researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine with colleagues in Canada.
UC San Diego Physicians Head Clinic Offering Care to Children With Gender Identity Issues
April 28, 2016
…providing assessment of mental health needs and medical treatments, when appropriate, along with collaborating with local therapists experienced in treating the condition. The clinic also connects patients and their families with support groups and community resources, such as the San Diego LGBT Community Center or the LGBT Center in North…
Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion at UC San Diego Health Dedicated
May 3, 2018
…at UC San Diego Health Dedicated April 25 event recognizes the generosity of the Koman family and their commitment to creating a healthier world “This is indeed a great day for UC San Diego, it’s a great day for UC San Diego Health, and it’s a great day for San…
Amanda Gosman Changes Face of Plastic Surgery
May 16, 2019
…a tremendous global public health opportunity. The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery estimates that 5 billion people lack access to safe and affordable surgical care and anesthesia. Because of this, many easily treatable conditions become deadly or disabling. An estimated 90 percent of maternal deaths globally could be prevented with…
