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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The human genome, or genetic information, is like a well organized assembly line. In it, there are millions... Read More
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
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
At first, I was underwhelmed; it just looked like eight horizontal lines on different sections of the screen. But when the operator told me to focus on one line and move my eyes left and right, the line dramatically shifted up and down. Then my focus shifted to another line that oscillated every time I blinked, and finally, when I ground my teeth, I saw every line on the screen scatter into clouds of multicolored dots all blending together. Read More
When new parents are faced with making the decision to breastfeed or formula feed their babies they may have heard the term “breast is best.” Read More
The SIMPHONY study, which recently earned support from the Grammy Foundation, is unique because it peers into the impact of musical training on brain development. Read More
Start collecting drool, because it might be a new source of power. Think this sounds silly? Well, think again. Read More
Have you ever wondered how to meaningfully contribute to the world of biology? Your contribution to science does not have to be in terms of groundbreaking research or following a career in health. Read More
This idea is not the next Transformers, but it might as well be. For years, scientists have toyed with the concept of... Read More