News Archive - School of Medicine

Scientists Discover a New Signaling Pathway and Design a Novel Drug for Liver Fibrosis

Scientists from the University of California San Diego discovered a novel signaling pathway in liver cells, leading to a treatment for fibrosis.

Study Finds X’s Community Notes Provides Accurate Responses to Vaccine Misinformation

A new study published in JAMA finds that X's (formerly Twitter's) Community Notes, a crowdsourced approach to addressing misinformation, helped counter false health information in popular posts about COVID-19 vaccines by providing accurate, credible responses.

Innovative Microscopy Demystifies Metabolism of Alzheimer’s

Using state-of-the-art microscopy techniques developed on campus, researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have shed new light on the underlying mechanisms driving Alzheimer’s disease.

Neurosciences Ph.D. Student Wins Grad SLAM Top Prize

Grad SLAM campus champion Iris Garcia-Pak will take her three-minute research talk entitled "The Brain: An Exclusive VIP Club" to the UC Grad SLAM Final Round in San Francisco on May 3.

Liquid Droplets Shape How Cells Respond to Change

New research by scientists at University of California San Diego has shown that cells regulate cAMP/PKA signaling by forming liquid droplets that segregate excess PKA catalytic subunits where they can do no harm. Some cancers may block the formation of liquid droplets, leading to hyperactive signaling and tumor formation.

Breakthrough Study on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A groundbreaking study has advanced the understanding of the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress syndrome, led by researchers from UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Electronic Health Records Unlock Genetics of Tobacco Use Disorder

By utilizing the power of electronic medical records, researchers from UC San Diego are uncovering the genetics of tobacco use, which would help scientists discover new ways to stop occasional tobacco use from evolving into tobacco use disorder.

Following Cellular Lineage

A group of researchers based at UC San Diego and Rady Children's Institute have advanced the understanding of how the cerebral cortex develops by tracing the lineage of certain brain cells.

Study Reveals AI Enhances Physician-Patient Communication

UC San Diego School of Medicine study shows that AI enhances physician-patient communication.

How Trauma Gets Under the Skin

Traumatic experiences in early childhood can cause metabolic changes that impact muscle function later in life, according to new research co-authored by UC San Diego professor Anthony Molina.