Pharming the Microbiome
January 24, 2023
The gut microbiome plays a critical but poorly understood role in how drugs work or don’t work in the body. It also presents therapeutic possibilities unto itself.
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Unhoused People Are Highly Vulnerable to Wildfire Smoke
November 6, 2024
People experiencing homelessness are significantly more susceptible to the health impacts of wildfire smoke compared to those with homes, according to a new study from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir Orbits Back to Scripps for Campus Visit
November 16, 2017
…advice on navigating a career in science, and more. As a graduate student, Meir studied the diving physiology of marine mammals and birds, focusing on oxygen depletion in diving emperor penguins in Antarctica and elephant seals in Northern California. This research is relevant both to understanding the dive behavior of…
The Uncertainty of Climate Change is Hurting Us
April 22, 2021
…systems, to protect and care for vulnerable populations on very hot days,” said Benmarhnia. “The risks of extreme heat are especially burdensome on the elderly and in low-income communities, where people may not be able to afford air conditioning. “If communities are educated about these risks and can respond accordingly…
2019 Outstanding Graduates
June 13, 2019
…line. From surviving a stroke, to empowering women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and using dance to bring communities together, these outstanding graduates have embodied what it means to be a UC San Diego student. Here are some of their stories: Erik Abram Hernandez Overcomes Obstacles to Become…
The Acute Problem of Chronic Disease
May 10, 2023
UC San Diego physician-scientist explains why all chronic diseases are linked by the underlying failure of cells and the body to heal completely.
Sally Ride Science Launches at UC San Diego
October 22, 2015
…of students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through Sally Ride Science, a science education company she co-founded in 2001. Research physicist Karen Flammer will serve as director of education for Sally Ride Science. In a partnership agreement announced by the University of California, San Diego,…
A Prototype for Help in the Fight Against COVID-19
July 23, 2020
…boxes for patients and caregivers, Qualcomm Institute’s Prototyping Lab has been lending its equipment and expertise to help combat COVID-19 In the midst of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic that had UC San Diego researchers racing to understand the complexities around the virus’s spread and to find ways to combat it,…
Ahead of the Curve
May 19, 2016
…The University of California Carbon and Climate Neutrality Summit, held last October at Scripps, allowed Gov. Jerry Brown, who joined UC President Janet Napolitano at both the UC and Paris summits, to arrive in France with specific scientific recommendations, along with more than 30 UC faculty experts and students, to…
Actual Reality Beckons at Conference on Future of Virtual Reality
October 21, 2015
Virtual reality has become a lightning rod, with opinions split on the substance and relevance of its future applications. UC San Diego’s recent “Future of Virtual Reality” conference demonstrated that this technology has far-reaching potential—not only in the realm of gaming, but in fields like archaeology and medicine as well.
