January 16, 2020
January 16, 2020 —
Two different UC San Diego research teams identified the same molecule — αvβ5 integrin — as Zika virus’ key to brain cell entry. They found ways to take advantage of the integrin to both block Zika virus from infecting cells and turn it into something good: a way to shrink…
August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021 —
As the University of California San Diego heads into the last year of its ambitious 10-year Campaign for UC San Diego, the university completed its fourth consecutive year of record-breaking philanthropy with an all-time annual high of $376.4 million raised for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024 —
UC San Diego Health provides the most advanced neurological cancer care by combining leading-edge surgical techniques and the latest technology.
April 13, 2017
April 13, 2017 —
…the 20th century — vaccination — is minimized and even dismissed by those who either don’t understand the science, or refuse to see it. Vaccines save lives, and we have science to thank for that. Lauren Nadler Postdoctoral Scholar, Scripps Institution of Oceanography Because we need to better understand how…
April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023 —
A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a biodegradable polymer system to treat rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, by working in concert with the power of the human immune system.
June 8, 2020
June 8, 2020 —
A virtual celebration will be held on June 18 to honor the accomplishments of 106 graduating seniors from The Preuss School UC San Diego, a charter middle and high school for low-income, first generation scholars.
April 9, 2020
April 9, 2020 —
…distribute tests, treatments and vaccines for the world’s seven billion people. Hostile relations between Washington, D.C. and Beijing when lives are on the line The statement comes after months in which a war of words has been exchanged between the political officials of each country. Both governments have been pointing…
February 3, 2022
February 3, 2022 —
…responded by rapidly developing vaccines that had the potential to significantly reduce, if not eradicate, SARS-CoV-2. Instead of simply going away, the virus has evolved specific means to respond to what we have done. The virus has chosen to infect largely those who are unvaccinated and has even mutated to…
February 18, 2016
February 18, 2016 —
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego Emeritus Professor Douglas Inman, considered the founder of the field of coastal oceanography, died Thursday at the age of 95.
July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022 —
Scientists and physicians at UC San Diego and Scripps Research describe how wastewater sequencing provided dramatic new insights into levels and variants of SARS-CoV-2 on campus and in the broader community — a key step to public health interventions in advance of COVID-19 case surges.