While this Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) amongst bees was first noticed a decade ago, it has been increasing at alarming rates, and scientists remain puzzled by this enigma. Read More
By investigating gender determination and the brain, biology researchers are trying to answer this hot question of today’s changing society: Does gender identity have a biological basis independent of one’s chromosomes or physical anatomy? Read More
“We don’t do liposuction on anorexics. Why amputate the genitals of these poor men?” Read More
Every other week our Research Editor highlights a few of the latest headlines in UCSD Biology news and faculty at... Read More
When I tell people that I spent my summer doing field research on great white sharks off the coast of South Africa, most people imagine me on the tiny boat from “Jaws” fending off a 12-meter shark in a crazed feeding frenzy...While I was never forced to feed a shark sticks of dynamite to keep it from eating my boat, I was awed by these creatures that have captured the fascination of marine biologists and horror fanatics alike. Read More
By Neal Shah | SQ Features Writer | SQ Online (2015-16) Mental illnesses have perplexed researchers and physicians alike for... Read More
While there are antiretroviral drugs that help HIV patients live normal lives, there are many downsides to living with the virus. Read More
Your sunscreen is not necessarily protecting you from all of the harmful rays emitted by the sun Read More
As the last male of his kind, Sudan shoulders the responsibility of mating with one of the two female northern white rhinos on the conservancy. Read More