February 11, 2021
February 11, 2021 —
UC San Diego researchers discovered a single gene alteration that may help explain cognitive differences between modern humans and our predecessor, and used that information to develop Neanderthal-like brain organoids in the lab.
June 2, 2020
June 2, 2020 —
Located just 30 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, the University of California San Diego is a critical partner in supporting a binational response to the COVID-19 pandemic. UC San Diego and Mexico have forged strong partnerships that have proven to be lifesaving in this time of need.
June 18, 2020
June 18, 2020 —
…cancer that affects the infection-fighting cells of the immune system, he began a nationwide search for treatment that led him to Edward D. Ball, M.D. at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health. “I was fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Ball, a prominent hematologist-oncologist and director of…
April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 —
…as pesticides, medications and infections, can affect embryonic development during pregnancy and childhood development via breastmilk. Often, her research is longitudinal, following groups of parents and children over many years to understand the short- and long-term effects of certain exposures. Chambers finds that her work is increasingly influenced by climate…
August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023 —
Immunologists have uncovered new approaches to enhance protection from tumors and infections. They have revealed new insights into the metabolism of specialized cells of the immune system known as tissue-resident CD8 T cells and how they could be enhanced as immune defense weapons against tumors.
December 6, 2018
December 6, 2018 —
Researchers spent two years testing chemical compounds for their ability to inhibit the malaria parasite at an earlier stage in its lifecycle than most current drugs, revealing a new set of chemical starting points for the first drugs to prevent malaria instead of just treating the symptoms.
November 27, 2018
November 27, 2018 —
Seven researchers at the University of California San Diego have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest general science organization in the United States and publisher of the journal Science.
April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020 —
…with COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Shannon Needoba, assistant director of Supply Chain Management at UC San Diego Health, inspects a shipment of donated masks. The call-to-donation effort does not reflect an immediate need or crisis. UC San Diego Health officials say current supplies of PPE…
March 31, 2016
March 31, 2016 —
…are hardest hit by infection. Individuals simply cannot afford the travel time to get tested and to return to receive results. A real need exists for accurate, mobile testing of HIV infection.” She added, “Our group at UC San Diego has developed a prototype handheld device for rapid disease testing…
May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015 —
…an early indicator of infection, eye disease, lung or cardiovascular problems. Inside Jacobs Medical Center As the only academic health system in the region, UC San Diego Health System delivers outstanding patient care to the community through groundbreaking research and inspired teaching. Jacobs Medical Center is the largest hospital project…