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Envelope for an Artificial Cell

Chemists have taken an important step in making artificial life forms from scratch. Using a novel chemical reaction, they have created self-assembling cell membranes, the structural envelopes that contain and support the reactions required for life.

January 24, 2012Science and Engineering

Dalai Lama to Speak on Campus as Part of First Visit to San Diego

UC San Diego, San Diego State University and the University of San Diego joined together at a press conference Jan. 19 to announce that the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, will make his first trip to San Diego April 18 to 19 for public events at each of the three host universities.

January 24, 2012Events, General

Top-ranked Women’s Basketball Team Extends Winning Streak to 18 Games

Daisy Feder scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures as the No. 1 UC San Diego women's basketball team blew by California Collegiate Athletic Association rival Humboldt State, 74-49, on Saturday evening at RIMAC Arena.

January 24, 2012

Composer Steve Reich Storms Campus with ‘Music for 18 Musicians’

In a rare San Diego appearance, renowned composer Steve Reich was honored at a sold-out January 18 concert at UC San Diego’s Conrad Prebys Concert Hall.

January 24, 2012Arts, Events

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