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In 2017, Dr. David “Davey” Smith, an infectious disease physician at UC San Diego, and his research group launched the “Last Gift Study,” an end-of-life study that recruits individuals living with both HIV and a... Read More
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As new sequencing technologies emerge, scientists can characterize previously unknown microbes living on the shells of inside marine invertebrate hosts. UC San Diego Roy lab investigates how these microbial universes fluctuate with our ever-changing climate... Read More
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The Olympics remain the great international showcase of harmonious athleticism and nationalistic pride, and this past February’s Winter Olympics in Beijing was no exception. Such a big competition sparks many news and controversies, one of... Read More
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Picture Teen Titan’s Cyborg’s multipurpose cybernetic arm cannon, Doctor Otto Octavius’ mechanical limbs, and the Winter Soldier’s vibranium arm. It seems crazy to imagine such scientifically accurate and effective pieces of technology, but in reality,... Read More
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Did anyone else feel a shudder run through their spine upon hearing the news: “UC San Diego will be reverting to remote learning until January 17th?” If not then, perhaps a shivering twinge of deja... Read More
Imagine itchy, rashy skin present on just about every part of your body. Visualize being unable to properly close your eyes due to the severe swelling and peeling of your eyelids, and being kept awake... Read More
Over 1.3 billion people are afflicted with some form of vision impairment, which can mean these individuals require glasses or have a level of blindness. While the decline of vision with age is generally considered... Read More
Successive generations of organisms may experience many changes in their physiology, behavior, and development. While most traits, such as beak shape or coat color, can be perceived by the human eye, the actual changes that... Read More
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Common responses to stress include eating more ice cream, watching more TV shows, and the more physiologically relevant development of clenching every muscle in your body. Today, stress is seen as a well-established accompaniment to... Read More