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CRISPR-Resistant Viruses Build ‘Safe Rooms’ to Shield Genomes from DNA-Dicing Enzymes

December 9, 2019

Scientists have found the most effective CRISPR shield ever discovered in viruses. They discovered a remarkable new strategy that some bacteria-killing viruses, or phages, employ: after they infect bacteria, these phages construct an impenetrable “safe room” inside of their host.

Sarcasm Detectors and Gene Transfers: Institute Awards Innovative Research Scholarships

March 28, 2019

Developing how the heart forms and brain works. How to analyze sarcasm computationally. Harnessing computers to develop campaign rhetoric across the spectrum. Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute announced innovative undergraduate research scholarship projects across academic disciplines.

Staff Members Honored for Advancing the Greater Good

May 25, 2017

…Academic Affairs: Division of Biological Sciences Mercedes Alcoser—Administrative Specialist (video) Health Sciences: Pediatrics Sandra Diaz—Staff Research Associate 3 (video) Health Sciences: Cellular and Molecular Medicine Elisabeth (Elle) Mari—Senior Public Administration Analyst (video) Health Sciences: Pediatrics A’verria Martin—Staff Research Associate 4 – Supervisor (video) Health Sciences: Psychiatry Victor Aguilar—Senior Marine Mechanician…

UC San Diego’s Big Ideas for 2016 — and Beyond

January 7, 2016

…rejection due to significant molecular and biological differences between the donor and the patient. 3D bioprinting is an ideal technology to create patient-specific tissues or organs, especially when human induced pluripotent stem cells from the same patient are used for tissue growth. “If we could encourage more interdisciplinary collaboration among…

‘Frontiers of Innovation’ Program Seeds Seven Multidisciplinary Projects on Campus

January 29, 2015

…world today.” Center for Biological Timing in the 21st Century Led by Michael Gorman Research Area: Understanding and Protecting the Planet Sustainable Power and Energy Center Led by Shirley Meng, Oleg Shpyrko Research Area: Understanding and Protecting the Planet Ying Shirley Meng, associate professor of nanoengineering: “The Sustainable Power and…

Breakthrough Study on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

April 19, 2024

A groundbreaking study has advanced the understanding of the neurobiology of post-traumatic stress syndrome, led by researchers from UC San Diego School of Medicine.

NSF Awards $15 Million to Create Science Gateways Community Institute

July 29, 2016

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a five-year $15 million grant to a collaborative team led by the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego to establish a Science Gateways Community Institute to accelerate the development and application of highly functional, sustainable science gateways that address the…

Center to Study Impact of Atmospheric Particles from the Sea on Climate Awarded $20 Million by NSF

September 9, 2013

An innovative program of research and education addressing how interactions between air and sea influence the chemistry of the atmosphere will receive $20 million over the next five years from the National Science Foundation.

UC San Diego Receives $15M Cryptocurrency Donation, Largest for Research on Airborne Pathogens

March 7, 2023

UC San Diego has received a $15M cryptocurrency gift, directed by Vitalik Buterin, to establish the Meta-Institute for Airborne Disease in a Changing Climate.

Stretchable, Flexible, Wearable Solar Cells Take Top Prize at Research Expo 2016

April 22, 2016

Solar cells that are stretchable, flexible and wearable won the day and the best poster award from a pool of 215 at Research Expo 2016 April 14 at the University of California San Diego. The winning nanoengineering researchers aim to manufacture small, flexible devices that can power watches, LEDs and…

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