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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…