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New Graphene Technology Matures Brain Organoids Faster, May Unlock Neurodegenerative Insights

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Researchers have developed a novel method to stimulate and mature human brain organoids using graphene, a one-atom-thick sheet of carbon.

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CIRM Scholars Program Makes California a Rare ‘Powerhouse of Science’ in the United States

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The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Scholars program seeks to develop skilled leaders in the field of regenerative medicine who create safe, cutting-edge stem cell treatments for diseases without cure like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and HIV.

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Why Are People Lining Up for Labubus? An Expert Breaks Down the Pop Culture Craze

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From Pop Mart to pop culture: Caroline Jack, associate professor in the Department of Communication, breaks down how a toy like Labubu becomes a global trend.

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Is the Return to Office Leaving Women Behind?

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Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But not all employees are returning at the same rate.

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Q&A: Vaccine Importance, Safety, Disease Prevention

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In observance of National Immunization Awareness Month, Leah Kern, MD, explains why vaccines are safe and provide protection for our community

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Photographing ‘All the Sharks’ Leads to Victory

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When “All the Sharks” premiered on Netflix this summer, Brendan Talwar, a postdoctoral scholar at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, emerged as a local fan favorite.