The evolutionary advantage of the teenage brain
March 25, 2020
Research is showing that the behaviors of teenagers aren’t just there to annoy parents. They serve a real evolutionary purpose.
Popular painkiller ibuprofen affects liver enzymes in mice
March 12, 2020
Ibuprofen may have more significant effects on the liver than previously thought, new research says.
Researchers forge a new weapon to fight parasites and other infections
March 11, 2020
‘It’s a first step toward fulfilling the promise of the genomics era to inform how we combat disease,’ lead researcher says.
All-star lineup to honor 50th anniversary of Earth Day in ‘Forces of Nature’
February 27, 2020
Environmental leaders and thinkers to explore what it means to care for the planet and all its inhabitants.
Breakthrough virus simulations tackle the flu
February 25, 2020
The new molecular models could help scientists develop more effective treatments.
Welcome to the world, baby dragons
February 20, 2020
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, successfully breeds rare weedy seadragons for the first time.
Scientists discover switch that controls chronic inflammation and aging
February 20, 2020
This could help treat or even reverse the development of conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer.
Astronaut alum Jessica Meir answers questions from the International Space Station
January 30, 2020
UC San Diego alumna discusses her journey from ‘STEM to Stars’ during live Q&A from International Space Station.
Putting gene therapy in reach
January 9, 2020
A disruptive new technology could bring cellular engineering and its lifesaving potential to more people.
Five UC research stories that got the world talking in 2019
December 19, 2019
A device that translates brain signals into speech is just one of the UC breakthroughs that got the world’s attention in 2019.