Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 1, 2017·5 min readVulnerability Identified For Glioblastoma SubtypesUCSD researchers have identified a new strategy to treat glioblastoma in a genetically distinct subpopulation of patients.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·October 26, 2017·4 min readTransplanted Hematopoietic Stem Cells Reverse Damage Caused By Friedreich’s AtaxiaAccording to researchers, a single infusion of HSPCs may halt cellular damage caused by Friedreich's ataxia.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·October 18, 2017·4 min readInflamed Support Cells Appear to Contribute to Some Kinds of AutismA new study demonstrates astrocytes play a role in certain subtypes of autism spectrum disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 20, 2017·6 min readNew Tool to Assess Individual’s Level of Wisdom DevelopedUCSD researchers have developed a new method to assess a person's levels of wisdom. The test, SD-WISE, uses neurobiology, as well as a psychosocial basis to measure the individual level of wisdom.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 19, 2017·5 min readIncreased Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Survivors Boosts CognitionMany breast cancer survivors report cognitive problems following treatment. New research from UCSD finds breast cancer survivors who increase physical activity and embark on regular exercise experience improved mental processing.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 15, 2017·3 min readPeople with Schizophrenia Left Out of Longevity RevolutionUCSD researchers investigate the longevity gap between people with schizophrenia and the general population. The note a 37 percent increase in the mean standardized mortality rate in people with schizophrenia from studies conducted pre-1970's to those conducted more recently.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 1, 2017·4 min readScents and Social Preference: Identifying the Roots of AttractionResearchers at UCSD have isolated two microRNA molecules that are responsible for mediating neurotransmission switching from aversion to attraction, and vice versa.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 11, 2017·6 min readNovel Stem Cell-Derived Model Created of Inflammatory Neurological DisorderUCSD researchers have successfully created a human stem cell based model of AGS, a rare, inherited autoimmune disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 10, 2017·5 min readA New Way to Map Differences in the BrainA new Science study details DNA methylation in individual neurons, providing a new avenue for brain mapping studies. The researchers also identified a new subtype of neurons.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 7, 2017·3 min readA New View for Protein Turnover in the BrainResearchers discover lysosomes can travel to dendrites and also be recruited by dendritic spines.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 1, 2017·5 min readFor White Middle Class, Moderate Drinking Is Linked to Cognitive Health in Old AgeA UCSD study reveals people aged 85 and older who consumed moderated amounts of alcohol daily were twice as likely to be cognitively healthy than those who did not drink.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 24, 2017·5 min readLow-Cost Smart Glove Translates American Sign Language AlphabetResearchers at UCSD have developed a new gesture recognition glove that can wirelessly translate the ASL alphabet into text. The glove can also communicate back by controlling a virtual hand and mimicking gestures.Read More
