Articles by University of California - San Diego

Review of the life histories of RNA viruses, their genetics, and the compounds that could disrupt them offers hope for curtailment of future pandemics

In 18 months, researchers will launch an experiment to the ISS via SpaceX and NASA to study mudslides in microgravity

Data indicates 61 percent of patients who used cannabis began after age 60

Biodegradable shoes meet commercial standards for products needed to help eradicate tons of plastic waste

Researchers created a new mathematical model that can be used to predict the early spread of respiratory viruses including COVID-19

In lab experiments, both the lung cell and immune cell types of nanosponges caused the SARS-CoV-2 virus to lose nearly 90 percent of its "viral infectivity"

Discovery draws surprising parallels between low-level organisms and sophisticated neurons; lays the groundwork for memory-capable biological systems

Study suggests clinicians should include sensory impairment as standard screening measure

Heparin is a potent anti-coagulant and the most prescribed drug in hospitals, yet cell-culture-based production of heparin is currently not possible

UC San Diego and Space Tango receive NASA award to develop first dedicated stem cell research laboratory within the International Space Station