500 Million-Year Journey: The Bacterial Origins of Our Vision
New discovery reveals that vertebrates gained a unique protein from bacteria over half a billion years ago. Humans and other backbone-bearing organisms possess a marvel…
New discovery reveals that vertebrates gained a unique protein from bacteria over half a billion years ago. Humans and other backbone-bearing organisms possess a marvel…
One in every ten breaths you take contains oxygen produced by cellular mechanism in microscopic algae. Take a deep breath. Now take nine more. One…
Certain individuals have genetically lost the ability to detect coronavirus infections via the recently discovered CARD8 sensor. Inflammasomes constitute a complex network of molecular alarms…
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that a protein previously linked to liver cancer may, in fact, be the key to protecting against the…
Researchers have leveraged high-tech imaging originally designed for cancer research to gain fresh insights into the vital chemicals at work within plant roots. This groundbreaking…
Engineers have developed a low-cost, user-friendly clip and smartphone app for blood pressure monitoring. The clip, which costs less than a dollar to produce, works…
A team of engineers from UC San Diego has successfully created a fully integrated system for deep-tissue monitoring. A group of engineers from the University…
Research conducted at UC San Diego sheds light on the shifting demographics of autism and emphasizes the significance of early detection. A recent study by…
A new study reveals a concerning uptrend in the emissions of five ozone-depleting substances from 2010 to 2020, despite their production for most applications being…
In research involving both mice and humans, a genetically-engineered medication was found to replenish the levels of a critical protein, thereby preserving the function of…
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered that stem cells’ unique method of discarding misfolded proteins could hold the key to preserving long-term health and…
Improved measurement of tissue stiffness could lead to better treatments for various conditions, including cancer and sports injuries. A group of engineers at the University…
New research has revealed that underwater waves, some towering as high as 500 meters, located deep below the ocean surface, play a crucial role in…
A global team of scientists, including nanoengineers from the University of California San Diego, has discovered nanoscale changes within solid-state batteries that could provide new…
Astrophysicists from Northwestern University and the University of California San Diego have identified the tightest binary system ever observed among ultracool dwarfs. The two stars…
Studying yeast cells, researchers build a biosynthetic genetic ‘clock’ to extend lifespan. Researchers have created a synthetic genetic ‘clock’ that significantly extends cellular lifespan. By…
While AI won’t replace your doctor, a new JAMA Internal Medicine paper suggests physicians working together with technologies like ChatGPT may revolutionize medicine. There has…
Study examining habitats across centuries reveals an urgent need for sustainable land use and conservation strategies to avoid dangers for wildlife and human communities. The…