A Sampling of Clips for
January 8th, 2007
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Stem Cells in Amniotic Fluid Show Promise
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 8 -- Researchers have found that some stem cells in human amniotic fluid appear to have many of the key therapeutic benefits of embryonic stem cells while avoiding their knottiest ethical, medical and logistical drawbacks, according to a study published Sunday. (Quotes Larry Goldstein, a professor of cellular and molecular medicine at UCSD who studies embryonic stem cells) More
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Attack of the Zombie Computers Is Growing Threat
The New York Times, Jan. 7 -- In their persistent quest to breach the Internet’s defenses, the bad guys are honing their weapons and increasing their firepower. With growing sophistication, they are taking advantage of programs that secretly install themselves on thousands or even millions of personal computers, band these computers together into an unwitting army of zombies, and use the collective power of the dragooned network to commit Internet crimes. (Quotes K. C. Claffy , a veteran Internet researcher at the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UCSD) More
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American, Israeli, Italian to Receive 2007 Wolf Prizes
International Herald Tribune, Jan. 8 -- An American, an Israeli and an Italian will receive prestigious Wolf Prizes this year, the Wolf Foundation announced Monday. The prize, to be awarded in a Jerusalem ceremony in May, will be shared by Ada Yonath a professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, and George Feher, a physics professor at UCSD, the foundation said in a statement. More
Scientific Nature: Researchers Use Volcanic Eruption as Climate Lab
Scientific American, Jan. 5 -- Earth's climate cannot be replicated in a lab. So to understand how this critical component of the planet's heat regulation works, scientists must rely on "natural experiments." (Describes research by Mark Thiemens, Dean of Physical Sciences at UCSD and his team) More
A New Standard for Measuring Doctoral Programs
The Chronicle of Higher Education, Jan. 12 -- The Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index, partly financed by the State University of New York at Stony Brook and produced by Academic Analytics, a for-profit company, rates faculty members' scholarly output at nearly 7,300 doctoral programs around the country. Its economics top 10 includes the University of Wisconsin at Madison and UCSD. More
The Tired Moms' Guide to Better Sleep
Parents Magazine, January 2007 -- You're bone tired much of the day, so why do you find yourself awake late at night-even when your child is snoozing peacefully? We've got answers and practical solutions. (Quotes Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry at the UCSD School of Medicine) More
UCSD Bioengineer Awarded $500,000 Prize for Research
San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan. 6 -- A La Jolla scientist who pioneered work in artificial skin and other bioengineering advances has won a prestigious prize of $500,000. Yuan-Cheng “Bert” Fung, professor emeritus at UCSD, is the recipient of the 2007 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize. The award is given jointly by Ohio University and the National Academy of Engineering. More
Offshore Trenches Baffle Scientists
Charlotte Observer, N.C., Jan. 7 -- Scientists are puzzling over a new mystery of the deep discovered 40 miles offshore from Horry and Georgetown counties last fall while mapping fish habitat with the latest technology. The exploration was a cooperative effort between CCU, the DNR, Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD, and the federal Office of Ocean Exploration. More
Consider Many Benefits of Boosting Vitamin D
North County Times, Jan. 8 -- Vitamin D is associated with a reduced rate of cancers of the ovaries, prostate, colon, kidney and pancreas, as well as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to a growing number of studies published in the last few years. Exactly how this works isn't known, but there's evidence that a newly discovered hormone the body makes from vitamin D called Hormone D plays a role. (Mentions research by Cedric F. Garland, a professor of family and preventive medicine at the UCSD School of Medicine) More
Kudos
San Diego Business Journal, Jan. 8 -- The UCSD Moores Cancer Center was named Healthcare Partner of the Year for its participation and collaboration in a number of patient service and educational programs. More