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Imagine a classroom where learning adapts to your unique curiosity in real time. Thanks to a $1 million gift from Sanjay and Charlene Srivastava, UC San Diego is making that vision a reality with cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
Researchers discovered bacteria that create their own escape system using a water-absorbing gel, offering new hope for fighting stubborn infections. This breakthrough could transform how we tackle antibiotic-resistant biofilms.
UC San Diego researchers discovered that chronic back pain activates the brain's "self network," making sufferers identify with their pain. This breakthrough explains why traditional treatments often fail and points to better solutions.
Researchers at UC San Diego taught bacteria to read an eight-letter genetic alphabet instead of nature's standard four, opening doors to custom-engineered medicines and cancer diagnostics. The breakthrough proves cells can process synthetic genetic code using their natural machinery.
Researchers have proven that cells can read and use an eight-letter genetic code, doubling nature's four-letter DNA alphabet. This breakthrough could unlock entirely new biological functions that don't exist in nature.
Engineers created a smart ring that painlessly monitors six health markers including glucose and ketones by reading your sweat, no exercise required. The device could replace multiple medical monitors with one discreet ring.
Engineers just solved one of the biggest problems blocking super-fast 6G internet with simple plastic tiles that cost $2 each. The breakthrough could bring speeds 3,000 times faster than 5G into homes and offices in the 2030s.
Scientists at UC San Diego discovered that switching to a vegan diet can physically reduce inflammation and slow aging markers in your body. The breakthrough research offers new hope for people looking to improve their health through simple dietary changes.
A groundbreaking cancer drug tested on the International Space Station is now being given to patients at UC San Diego, offering hope for people with blood cancers that have no good treatment options. The drug could eventually help treat more than 20 different types of cancer.
A fingertip patch that reads sweat could transform treatment for millions living with Parkinson's disease. The device tracks medication levels continuously without batteries or blood tests.
Scientists just created the first complete map of how gene control breaks down in failing hearts, revealing thousands of new targets for treatment. This breakthrough could finally give doctors more ways to help the 26 million people worldwide living with heart failure.
Scientists at UC San Diego have developed a drug that could help millions of Parkinson's patients get better relief from their symptoms without the involuntary movements that plague current treatments. The compound, called SB-0110, showed promising results in animal studies by boosting the benefits of the standard medication while reducing its worst side effects.