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Extra Fingers and Hearts: Pinpointing Changes to Our Genetic Instructions That Disrupt Development

February 6, 2024

UC San Diego scientists have shown that they can now predict which single-letter changes to the DNA within our genomes will alter genetic instructions and disrupt development, leading to changes such as the growth of extra digits and hearts.

New Technology Unscrambles the Chatter of Microbes

February 5, 2024

Researchers from University of California San Diego have developed a new search tool to that can match microbes to the metabolites they produce with no prior knowledge, an innovation that could transform our understanding of both human health and the environment.

Paper Calls for Patient-First Regulation of AI in Healthcare

January 31, 2024

A new paper in JAMA describes how, despite widespread enthusiasm about AI's potential to revolutionize healthcare and the use of AI-powered tools on millions of patients already, no federal regulations require that AI-powered tools be evaluated for potential harm or benefit to patients.

How Obesity Dismantles Our Mitochondria

January 29, 2024

UC San Diego researchers found that when mice were fed a high-fat diet, mitochondria within their fat cells broke apart and were less able to burn fat, leading to weight gain. They also found they could reverse the effect by targeting a single gene, suggesting a new treatment strategy for obesity.

Medical Student Research Shines in Symposium

January 26, 2024

School of Medicine student research on display at Summer Research Symposium.

Chancellor Unveils New Award Program to Boost Team-Based Research

January 25, 2024

Chancellor’s Interdisciplinary Team Catalyst Awards aim to foster sustainable, interdisciplinary collaborations and to assist teams in developing tailored funding strategies for grand scientific and societal challenges.

Study: AI Surveillance Tool Successfully Helps to Predict Sepsis, Saves Lives

January 23, 2024

Researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine found that utilizing a unique AI algorithm to monitor several patient variables detected sepsis quicker.

AI Harnesses Tumor Genetics to Predict Treatment Response

January 18, 2024

Cancer resists treatment in a multitude of ways, but a new algorithm developed by scientists at UC San Diego can decode them all simultaneously.

We Need a Staph Vaccine: Here’s Why We Don’t Have One

January 16, 2024

A vaccine for Staphylococcus aureus, one of the most common bacterial infections, would be a game changer for public health. No vaccine candidates have succeeded in clinical trials, but nobody knows why. Researchers at UC San Diego may have figured it out.

Innovative COVID-19 Analysis Supports Prevention Protocols in Health Care Settings

January 16, 2024

Advanced research and leading-edge tracing technology show infection prevention safety measures were effective in stopping viral spread at UC San Diego Health.
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