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Genetic Study Links Impulsive Decision Making to a Wide Range of Health and Psychiatric Risks University of California San Diego has identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay discounting — the tendency to prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, delayed ones — shedding new light on…

@UCSDmedschool.bsky.social researchers has identified 11 genetic regions linked to delay discounting — the tendency to prefer smaller, immediate rewards over larger, delayed ones — shedding new light on how impulsive decision-making relates to both mental and physical health

UC San Diego Researchers Develop New Tool to Predict How Bacteria Influence Health UC San Diego researchers have developed a new computational tool to predict how bacteria influence health by creating fast and powerful models of complex genetic and metabolic interactions. The tool…

New research has found genetic associations between #cannabis use and #psychiatric, cognitive and #physicalhealth. The findings could inform prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use disorders. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

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Cancer Uses Cell Death Proteins to Survive Treatment and Regrow Researchers at UC San Diego have found a paradoxical new way in which cancer cells survive and regrow after targeted therapy: by hijacking a protein involved in cell death.

Out now in @NatCellBio.nature.com : Researchers at @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social and @UCSDCancer reveal that #cancer #cells can hijack a cell death protein to survive treatment and regrow, offering a new target to fight drug resistance. #CancerResearch #DrugResistance

UC San Diego Researchers Expand Virus-Based Treatment Options for Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing challenges to global public health as harmful microbes evolve to evade these medications. Now, researchers at University of California San Diego and…

@UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers are using #phages — viruses that kill bacteria — to fight antibiotic-resistant pathogens, a major threat to #publichealth.

When Life Imitates Art: Google Searches for Anxiety Drug Spike During Run of The White Lotus TV Show A UC San Diego study suggests that the depiction of lorazepam use on Season 3 of The White Lotus TV series sparked 1.6 million extra Google searches for information about the benzodiazepine drug,…

A @UCSanDiego.bsky.social study suggests that the depiction of lorazepam use on Season 3 of The White Lotus TV series sparked 1.6 million extra Google searches for information about the benzodiazepine drug, including how to acquire it online.

Annual Stein Symposium Emphasizes Physical, Mental and Cognitive Resilience in Older Adults Clara Bard, 619-363-5115, scbard@ucsd.edu

Annual Stein Symposium focuses on the physical, mental & cognitive resilience in older adults. The community event at ucsdparkandmarket.bsky.social focused on emerging scientific evidence that #resilience to life’s stressors plays a critical role in #healthyaging.
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AI Model Powers Skin Cancer Detection Across Diverse Populations UC San Diego researchers developed a machine learning model that accurately predicts skin cancer risk across ancestries, improving equity in early detection and outcomes using genetics, lifestyle,…

Out now in @Nature.com: @UCSDCancer / @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers created an AI model that predicts #skincancer risk more accurately for people of all backgrounds by using genetics, lifestyle, and social factors to help close #healthequity gaps

Meditation Retreat Rapidly Reprograms Body and Mind UC San Diego researchers find that a weeklong mind-body retreat led to rapid changes in brain function and blood biology, boosting resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery—showing how meditation…

Out now in @Nature.com Communications biology: @UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers find that a weeklong #meditation retreat produced rapid changes in brain activity and blood boosting resilience, pain relief, and stress recovery #mindfulness #healing #brainscience

Stem Cells, Space and the Future of Regenerative Medicine: Inside the 2025 SSCI Symposium The 2025 Sanford Stem Cell Institute (SSCI) symposium at UC San Diego brought together an extraordinary group of scientists, clinicians, innovators and patients united by a shared vision: harnessing…

The 2025 @ucsdstemcells.bsky.social symposium at @UCSanDiego.bsky.social brought together an extraordinary group of #scientists, #clinicians, #innovators and #patients united by a shared vision: harnessing the power of #stemcells to heal, regenerate and transform #medicine.

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Pharmacists Help Cancer Patients Manage High Blood Sugar More Effectively Patients referred to a diabetes management and education clinic led by pharmacists saw meaningful improvements in blood sugar levels over time, underscoring the critical role pharmacists can play in…

Patients referred to a #diabetesmanagement and education clinic led by #pharmacists saw meaningful improvements in blood sugar levels over time, underscoring the critical role pharmacists can play in supporting this high-risk group @ucsdpharmacy.bsky.social

So proud of Dr. Alison Moore, honored with the @ASCPharm Plein Memorial Lecture Award for her outstanding contributions to geriatrics, mentorship, and advancing the science of healthy aging! 🌟 #UCSDHealthyAging

American Chemical Society Award Michael Gilson, Ph.D., M.D., Recognized for his outstanding achievements at the interface of computational chemistry and drug discovery. Photo of Michael Gilson

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Michael K. Gilson (@bmix.bsky.social) on receiving the American Chemical Society (@acs.org) award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research! The award acknowledges his outstanding achievements at the interface of computational chemistry and drug discovery.

Matthew Kolar, M.D., Ph.D., an associate physician diplomate of @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social Department of Dermatology, has been honored with The National Institutes of Health's Director’s Early Independence Award. 🏆

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Bioinformatics Uncovers Regenerative Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury UC San Diego researchers used bioinformatics to identify a promising regenerative therapy for spinal cord injury, showing effectiveness in adult human brain cells and paving the way for future…

Out now in @Nature.com: #Bioinformatics reveals new #RegenerativeTherapy approach for #SpinalCordInjury. showing success in adult human brain cells and animal models. Clinical trials could be next.

Lab Coats to Space Stations: High Schoolers Explore Stem Cell Research at Stem Cell Awareness Day Students from SD high schools spent a day at the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine for “Stem Cell Awareness Day” — a day immersed in the world of stem cell research, complete with lab…

Students from San Diego high schools got a hands-on look into the future of science during #StemCellAwarenessDay at the Sanford Consortium — exploring labs, meeting researchers, and even tuning in to live experiments happening aboard the #InternationalSpaceStation.

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Rebalancing the Gut: How AI Solved a 25-Year Crohn’s Disease Mystery UC San Diego researchers have settled a decades-long debate surrounding the role of the first Crohn’s disease gene to be associated with a heightened risk for developing the auto-immune condition.

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social researchers have settled a decades-long debate surrounding the role of the first #CrohnsDisease gene to be associated with a heightened risk for developing the #auto-immune condition.

Healing Without Harm: Collaboration is Key in Clinical Pharmacist’s Quest to Safeguard Kidney Health UC San Diego clinical pharmacist Linda Awdishu collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of researchers using AI and precision medicine to improve kidney care and improve patient outcomes.

@UCSanDiego.bsky.social clinical pharmacist Linda Awdishu collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of researchers using #AI and #PrecisionMedicine to improve #kidney care and improve patient outcomes.

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Survey: Californians Don’t Know Cannabis Driving Laws A survey led by UC San Diego researchers has found that while a third of Californian's use cannabis, many do not have a full understanding of the laws and regulations around cannabis and driving.

🚗💨 Many Californians don’t know key cannabis driving laws, risking public safety. A new @UCSanDiego study finds gaps in knowledge—even 6 years after legalization #cannabis #driving #cannabislaw

$6.2M Grant Will Launch UC San Diego REACH Center for Translational Science on Whole Person Health The REACH Center will build capacity for novel research in whole person health, linking UC San Diego with complementary and integrative health institutions to drive innovation and improve patient…

The REACH Center will build capacity for novel research in whole person health, linking @UCSanDiego.bsky.social with complementary and #integrativehealth institutions to drive #innovation and improve patient outcomes.

Hospitals are increasingly reliant on networked technology to run lifesaving medical equipment and access patient records. UC San Diego’s Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity is at the forefront of… UC San Diego Cybersecurity Research Protects Patients

Hospitals are increasingly reliant on networked #technology to run lifesaving medical equipment and access patient records. @UCSDhcyber.bsky.social is at the forefront of safeguarding these systems against #cyberattacks. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social @ucsandiego.bsky.social

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Precision Reprogramming: How AI Tricks Cancer’s Toughest Cells Tricking cancer cells into self-destructing could reduce risk of recurrence and death in colon cancer by 50%, says new research from UC San Diego scientists.

@UCSDMedSchool researchers use #AI to reprogram #coloncancer stem cells, tricking them into self-destruction. This breakthrough could cut recurrence and death rates by 50% and reshape precision cancer care. #CancerResearch #PrecisionMedicine

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Combination Therapy Could Expand Treatment Options for AML Patients, Extend Survival Proteasome inhibitors have proven highly effective in multiple myeloma but not in acute myeloid leukemia. The addition of a drug that inactivates the HSF1 pathway or impairs autophagy could change…

Proteasome inhibitors have proven highly effective in multiple #myeloma but not in #acutemyeloidleukemia. The addition of a drug that inactivates the HSF1 pathway or impairs autophagy could change that. #AML

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Did Lead Limit Brain and Language Development in Neanderthals and Other Extinct Hominids? A new study suggests that exposure to lead may have limited brain and language development in Neanderthals, but a gene mutation may have protected modern human brains.

A new study suggests that exposure to lead may have limited brain and language development in Neanderthals, but a gene mutation may have protected modern human brains. @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social

Bacterial Chatter Slows Wound Healing Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which skin bacteria delay wound healing.

🦠 New in @jci.org: @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social researchers find that when #Staph bacteria “talk” to each other, they slow wound healing. Blocking this bacterial chatter may help wounds heal faster—without antibiotics. #Microbiome #WoundHealing #Infection

Spanish-Language Counseling Cuts Heavy Drinking Among Latinx Adults by 22%, UC San Diego Study Finds A culturally adapted behavioral intervention delivered in Spanish by community health workers significantly reduced unhealthy alcohol use among Latinx adults.

A culturally adapted behavioral intervention delivered in Spanish by community health workers significantly reduced unhealthy alcohol use among Latinx adults.

Large Genetic Study Links Cannabis Use to Psychiatric, Cognitive and Physical Health New research has found genetic associations between cannabis use and psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health. The findings could inform prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use…

New research has found genetic associations between #cannabis use and #psychiatric, cognitive and #physicalhealth. The findings could inform prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use disorders. @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

Bioengineering Breathes New Life into Failed Cancer Treatment By reworking an existing protein, researchers at UC San Diego have revitalized a previously unsuccessful cancer treatment.

🔬 New study from researchers at @UCSDCancer/ @UCSDMedSchool.bsky.social reconfigures existing antibody to target drug-resistant cancers. Researchers achieved stronger tumor killing in patient samples & mice. #CancerResearch #Immunotherapy

Iris color distribution in the United States of America Objective To document the distribution of iris color in the United States of America. Design This original investigation is an epidemiologic assessment of eye color data from all 50 states’ Departme...

🔍 New research from @ShileyEye/@ucsdmedschool.bsky.social documents #eyecolor distribution across the U.S. using DMV data from 230 million drivers. Largest study to date—important for future eye disease and sociological research #eyehealth #eye

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🎉 We're proud to share we’ve moved up to #4 in national rankings for research funding!

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UC San Diego Researchers Shortlisted for International Cancer Competition Twelve teams have reached the Cancer Grand Challenges finals, including two with UC San Diego scientists. Winners will receive up to £20 million to solve cancer's toughest problems.

@UCSDCancer researchers Ludmil Alexandrov and Trey Ideker are finalists in the global Cancer Grand Challenges, joining teams tackling the toughest problems in cancer research. Winners will be announced in March 2026 #CancerGrandChallenges #CancerResearch