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What Happens When We Pass Out? Researchers ID New Brain and Heart Connections

November 1, 2023

UC San Diego researchers have for the first time identified the genetic pathway between the heart and brain tied to fainting. In a new study published in the journal Nature, they found that vagal sensory neurons trigger fainting, laying a foundation for addressing fainting-related disorders.

Hearing Loss is Associated with Subtle Changes in the Brain

November 21, 2023

A team of UC San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science along with Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute researchers employed hearing tests and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine whether hearing impairment is associated with differences

A Deep Look into the AI Revolution

December 5, 2023

A virtual event hosted by the School of Biological Sciences offered attendees from around the world a glimpse into how artificial intelligence is being used to accelerate scientific discovery and shape biomedical research, both in academia and industry.

Kick Off 2024 with Changemaker Week

January 9, 2024

As part of Changemaker Week 2024, UC San Diego invites the campus community to join in a transformative weeklong celebration from Jan. 13-20 dedicated to igniting change and fostering the spirit of activism.

Three Early Career Faculty Members Selected to Receive Sloan Research Fellowships

February 22, 2024

UC San Diego Assistant Professors Vineet Augustine, Abdoulaye Ndao and Monique Smith have been selected to receive 2024 Sloan Research Fellowships. They are among 126 scientists chosen by the Sloan Foundation to receive one of the most prestigious awards for early career scientists.

Metabolism of Autism Reveals Developmental Origins

May 10, 2024

New insights into the metabolism of autism from researchers at UC San Diego could help inform early detection and prevention strategies for the disorder.

Detecting Odors on the Edge: Researchers Decipher How Insects Smell More with Less

May 20, 2024

While humans feature a sophisticated sense of smell, insects have a much more basic olfactory system. Yet they depend upon smell to survive. Scientists have figured out how fruit flies use a simple but efficient system to recognize odors, and the answer lies at the edges of their antennae.

Moving Beyond Limits

June 6, 2024

In an interview with UC San Diego Today, counselor Christina Lambert sheds light on what neurodivergence is, why everyone at the university can benefit from learning more about neurodiversity and some tips for creating a more neuroinclusive workplace.

The Long Road to the Sandbox: An Unlikely Journey to a World-Class Technology Hub

August 19, 2024

UC San Diego will open the Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox on Aug. 29 as a unique world-class resource for science, education and training. Meet Uri Manor, the faculty director of the new facility, who comes to UC San Diego with a background filled with extraordinary challenges and successes.

UC San Diego Receives $10 Million for Center on Neurobiology in Changing Environments

September 10, 2024

The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group has selected UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography to receive a four-year, $10 million grant to establish the Allen Discovery Center for Neurobiology in Changing Environments. The center’s goal will be to understand how climate change may impact the nervous systems and behavior…

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