November 4, 2021
…the Parents, Guardians & Caregivers Association. Students, staff and faculty shared their experiences navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while also expressing varying concerns. The campus community was united in its commitment to encouraging investment in sustainability and climate change efforts, which President Drake shared was a priority of…
December 6, 2011
…San Diego. “The consortium carries forward the vision of early pioneers like Jonas Salk and Roger Revelle, who had a big idea about creating a collaborative research environment supported by a city,” said Richard Atkinson, president emeritus of the University of California and former chancellor of UC San Diego. “And…
December 5, 2017
Using a database of multiple myeloma patient samples and information, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that high ADAR1 levels correlate with reduced survival rates. They also determined that blocking the enzyme reduces multiple myeloma regeneration in experimental models derived from patient cancer cells.
November 21, 2019
According to a new Cell study, extra DNA scooped up and copied alongside cancer-causing genes helps keep tumors going — elements that could represent new drug targets for brain tumors and other cancers notoriously difficult to treat.
October 25, 2012
…An upright wooden post carved into a face like a totem with a sweet, sleepy expression guards the entrance, offering no hint of what goes on within. An inscrutable totem guards the entrance. Inside, the arching, silvery fabric walls puff between baffles like a down coat. The building is inflatable,…
February 26, 2020
A comparison of normal and germ-free mice revealed that as much as 70 percent of a mouse’s gut chemistry is determined by its gut microbiome. Even in distant organs, such as the uterus or the brain, approximately 20 percent of molecules were different in the mice with gut microbes.
August 15, 2023
While U.S. inflation has come down significantly from nearly 9% to 3% and unemployment continues to stay low, it will be challenging for the Federal Reserve to reduce inflation to its target of 2% without significantly raising the unemployment rate and possibly sinking the U.S. into a recession.
November 15, 2012
…mind-reading applications that facilitate self-expression, education and productivity in society. Why do you do what you do? I like the idea of making what we thought was science fiction yesterday a reality tomorrow. I also really enjoy solving problems that require perspectives from the intersection of many disciplines, especially when…
April 10, 2012
…the public, how to express a creative vision and artistic intent in a non-academic setting, a great opportunity for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the field.” Whether it is forging new connections or inviting back alumni and past collaborators, Open Studios is a catalyst for engaging…
December 7, 2015
Currently, there is no treatment to halt the progression of Huntington’s disease (HD), a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs sufferers of their physical and mental abilities. Now, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that an existing compound, previously tested for diabetes, offers hope…
