Young Adults Drive Historic Decline in Smoking
Health & BehaviorCigarette smoking continues to decline across the United States, largely driven by young adults.
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At UC San Diego, NOAA Collaboration Provides Backbone for Global Environmental Intelligence
Science & EnvironmentLearn more about how NOAA support is critical for providing environmental intelligence necessary to keep the public safe, fisheries healthy, and Americans at large better prepared for extreme weather impacts to society.
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AI Helps Unravel a Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease and Identify a Therapeutic Candidate
Health & BehaviorA new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function that triggers a pathway that disrupts how cells in the brain turn genes on and off.
This Injected Protein-like Polymer Helps Tissues Heal After a Heart Attack
Health & BehaviorResearchers have developed a new therapy that can be injected intravenously right after a heart attack to promote healing and prevent heart failure. The therapy both prompts the immune system to encourage tissue repair and promotes survival of heart muscle cells after a heart attack.
Donation Fuels Research on DMT and its Potential Medical Use to Address Mental Health Conditions
Health & BehaviorThe UC School of Medicine has received a gift from DMT Quest to support research on the effects of DMT to address conditions such depression, addition and neurological conditions such as stroke.
In the Media
Trump takes a major step toward seabed mining in international waters
The New York Times, April 24
Gut toxin may be a ‘critical piece of the puzzle’ behind the rise in early-onset colorectal cancer
NBC News, April 23
Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementia, and what you do makes a difference
CNN, April 23
Dog notices owner cooking sausages, what she does next delights internet
Newsweek, April 22
10 eclectic, must-see museums in San Diego
National Geographic, April 21
Losing international students could devastate many colleges
The New York Times, April 19
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Meet the Alumni Volunteers Building Community Beyond Campus
ProfilesIn celebration of National Volunteer Week, UC San Diego is honoring alumni volunteers who are united by a deep commitment to giving back and a belief in the power of the Triton network.
UC San Diego Celebrates 60 Years of Its Unique College System
Student LifeEight colleges. One great university. A vibrant panelist event with alumni, current students, faculty, and staff, marked the 60th anniversary of UC San Diego's distinctive undergraduate college system.
Advocating for Their Peers: Student-Driven Efforts to End Campus Food Insecurity
Student LifeThere is a startling reality for many college students across the United States- they are struggling to afford food. However, there are efforts campus-wide to combat this challenge and fellow students are behind much of the outreach which is making a measurable impact.
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“Nature is ever-changing, and we need to adjust our spaces to safely accommodate wildlife, whether in our backyards, cities or agricultural lands.”
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Paving a Path to Conserving Wild Elephant Populations
“Our body may respond to repeated bad news as if it were in continuous danger, involving changes like stress hormone surges, increased heart rate and feeling on edge or exhausted. Over time, this could contribute to anxiety or depression. ”
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Doomscrolling Again? Expert Explains Why We’re Wired for Worry
“UC San Diego's unwavering dedication to innovation has been the driving force behind bringing our vision for real-time intraoperative fluorescence nerve visualization to life.”
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