An eight legged creature with over a hundred suction cups on each of its tentacles lurking among the great depths of the ocean is not only one of the ocean’s top predators but also one of the most intelligent invertebrates undersea. Read More
When you ask a UC San Diego undergraduate what their major is, their answer is likely to be one of the biology categories--which is not too surprising when you consider the fact that 21% of UCSD undergraduates are biology majors. There are nine majors within the biological division. Read More
The entertainment that the Sun God Festival brings to UCSD is a cherished campus tradition that is threatened to be cancelled. But the problem has a simple, clear solution: To drink responsibly. Read More
Biotechnology is quickly becoming one of the most prominent fields in science: biotech companies are getting bigger, their products... Read More
Having trouble sifting the media and the real versions of health care? In this post I write about some amazing, humbling opportunities for pre-med students to discover more about the field. Read More
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
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
A movie review of Gattaca and the possible consequences of becoming masters of our own fates. Read More