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Defend the Nation or the Pacific Ocean?

April 10, 2014 3 min read
When gazing at the glistening blue waters from La Jolla Shores it’s hard to imagine another world teeming with life underneath... Read More

Uncovering Autism Piece by Piece

May 9, 2014 2 min read
Recent breakthroughs in scientific methods have allowed researchers to study thin segments of the cerebral cortex, as pioneered by UCSD neuroscientist, Dr. Eric Courchesne. In a collaboration with the Allen Institute of Brain Science... Read More

Flu During Pregnancy May Be Harmful

May 10, 2014 2 min read
Following an optimal diet during pregnancy and taking prenatal vitamins religiously may not be enough to stave off lifelong debilitating conditions in offspring. Read More

Evolution in Action: An Interview with Dr. Justin Meyer and Dr. Katie Petrie

May 15, 2018 7 min read
BY LAUREN BRUMAGE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2017-18)   Evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky once said that “nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.” That being said, our understanding of the... Read More

Zebrafish: Our Blood Relatives

November 22, 2013 3 min read
The trillions of blood cells that are rushing through your veins originated from a single type of stem cell in your bone marrow in a developmental process called hematopoiesis. Read More

The State of the Western Antarctic Ice Sheet

June 6, 2014 5 min read
Amidst current climate change discussions, NASA released a particularly alarming article regarding the Western Antarctic ice sheet. Read More

Research Roundup (Fall ’13, Week 6)

November 6, 2013 2 min read
Every week our Research Editors highlight a few of the latest headlines in science news and explain why these pieces are interesting and applicable to our classes at UC San Diego. If you find an engaging science article,... Read More

Studying Your Saliva

June 19, 2013 7 min read
Face it­­--we’ve all gone to the dentist with high hopes, only to receive a lecture about the importance... Read More

Research Roundup (Fall ’13, Week 8)

November 20, 2013 2 min read
Every week our Research Editors highlight a few of the latest headlines in science news and explain why these pieces are interesting and applicable to our classes at UC San Diego. If you find an engaging science article,... Read More

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