BY LAUREN BRUMAGE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2017-18) In 2012, supermodel Lauren Wasser lost her right leg and the toes on her left foot. She had been physically active and, at... Read More
Understanding the effects of alcohol consumption on brain development and behavioral patterns of adolescents to increase quality of life Drinking-related health concerns have substantially increased throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has increased levels of... Read More
Congratulations to our winners; your photos will be featured in Saltman Quarterly Volume 18 2020—2021. Thank you to everyone for submitting your beautiful photos. Congratulations to our runner-ups:... Read More
The Reck-Peterson, Villa and Leschziner groups at UC San Diego discovered that the LRRK2 protein, a mutated subset in Parkinson’s patients, has profound impacts on molecular transport in the cell and could influence the onset... Read More
BY LAUREN BRUMAGE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2017-18) Dr. Hope Jahren’s grit and determination shine through in her autobiography Lab Girl as she relates her journey from curious child to successful... Read More
The arts and the sciences have long maintained a tense relationship which has only escalated in recent decades. Over the years, many schools and institutions have cut art programs or been forced into defensive stances... Read More
Some early mornings, a thick marine layer drifts over campus. If you are unfortunate enough to be caught in it, it would cover much of your vision and leave you waving your hands in front... Read More
It should come as no surprise that exercise is good for your health; however, evidence from the past decade has shown that physical exercise may actually increase brain power as well. This link between fit... Read More
Every other week our Research Editor highlights a few of the latest headlines in UCSD Biology news and faculty at UC San Diego. If you find an engaging science article, share it with us on... Read More