Dementia Dangers: How Hearing Loss Rewires the Brain
Increased dementia risk associated with hearing impairment may come from compensatory brain changes. Hearing loss affects more than 60 percent of adults aged 70 and…
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Perplexing the World for Decades – Mathematicians Unlock the Secret to Ramsey Numbers
UC San Diego mathematicians unlock the secret to Ramsey numbers. We’ve all been there: staring at a math test with a problem that seems impossible…
The Secret Behind Passing Out: New Brain-Heart Connection Identified
Neurobiologists have discovered sensory neurons that regulate fainting, providing a foundation for targeted treatments for related disorders. Syncope, commonly known as fainting, affects nearly 40…
Chilling Reality: An Unseen Factor Is Accelerating Antarctic Glacier Meltdown
Simulations showed that meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers accelerated sea-level rise by 15% by 2300, suggesting it should be factored into future projections. A new…
Revolutionizing Ceramics – Scientists Unlock Secret to Incredible Toughness
Scientists have uncovered a method to make ceramics tougher and more resistant to cracking. By building these materials with a mix of metal atoms that…
Brain Power Renewed: A Biomarker’s Predictive Magic on Neuron Regeneration
Findings could help scientists develop regenerative therapies for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions. Neurons, the main cells that make up our brain and…
Mapping the Mind: Decoding Neuropsychiatric Disorders With the Human Brain Cell Atlas
Researchers map gene switches and brain cell types associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and major depression. In a large, multi-institutional effort led by…
Growing Concerns: Common Weed Killer Is Harmful to Adolescent Brains
New research suggests that exposure to widely used weed killers may negatively impact adolescent brain function. Herbicides, commonly known as weed killers, are the most…
New Biosensors Allow Earbuds To Record Brain Activity and Exercise Levels
The streaming data from these biosensors can be used for health monitoring and diagnosis of neuro-degenerative conditions. A pair of earbuds can be turned into…
Not All Weight Loss Is Good: The Counterintuitive Finding That Could Extend Your Lifespan
According to a study led by the University of California San Diego, older women who maintained their weight after turning 60 had a greater likelihood…
New Study Reveals: Methionine Restriction Could Reverse Old-Age Obesity
“This is the first report that showed the efficacy of methionine restriction to reverse old-age-induced obesity.” Obesity increases with aging. Methionine restriction affects lipid metabolism…
Unexpected Findings: Researchers Uncover Connection Between Human Genome Topography and Cancer Mutations
Scientists from the University of California San Diego have discovered a link between the topography of the human genome and the presence of mutations in…
Scientists Identify Potential New Treatment for Liver Disease
In a nationwide, multi-center clinical trial, scientists identified a promising new drug medication that improved liver fibrosis in NASH patients by 27%. Scientists from the…
Mimicking the Mind: Quantum Material Exhibits Brain-Like “Non-Local” Behavior
UC San Diego’s Q-MEEN-C is developing brain-like computers through mimicking neurons and synapses in quantum materials. Recent discoveries in non-local interactions represent a critical step…
Reversing Alzheimer’s: Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise
A study from UC San Diego indicates that transplants of hematopoietic stem cells can shield mice with Alzheimer’s from memory decline, neuroinflammation, and accumulation of…
Driving High: Can Field Sobriety Tests Identify Drivers Under the Influence of Cannabis?
UC San Diego scientists evaluate how accurate law-enforcement administered field sobriety tests are at measuring cannabis exposure and impairment. In an era of increasing cannabis…
Seismic Enigma: Scientists Shed New Light on “Segment-Jumping” Ridgecrest Earthquakes
Scientists use a supercomputer to unveil the intricate dynamics of multi-fault earthquake systems. In the early hours of July 4, 2019, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake…
Disturbing Findings: Popular “Compostable” Plastic Doesn’t Break Down in the Ocean
The term “biodegradable” can be deceptive when applied to plastic substitutes that require heat to break down or industrial composting conditions. A commonly utilized compostable…