Latest news from University of California San Diego on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/cetuximab-outperforms-durvalumab-in-treatment-of-head-and-neck-cancers/?sc=rsin /articles/cetuximab-outperforms-durvalumab-in-treatment-of-head-and-neck-cancers/?sc=rsin Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:10:20 EST The standard treatment for head and neck cancer, cisplatin, can't be given to some patients due to pre-existing conditions. A new study compares the efficacy of two alternatives: cetuximab, a monoclonal antibody, and durvalumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor. University of California San Diego /articles/spanish-language-social-media-increases-latinos-vulnerability-to-misinformation/?sc=rsin /articles/spanish-language-social-media-increases-latinos-vulnerability-to-misinformation/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:10:19 EST Latinos who rely on Spanish-language social media for news were 11-20 percentage points more likely to believe false political narratives, finds study from NYU and UC San Diego. University of California San Diego /articles/researchers-develop-clinically-validated-wearable-ultrasound-patch-for-continuous-blood-pressure-monitoring/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-clinically-validated-wearable-ultrasound-patch-for-continuous-blood-pressure-monitoring/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A re-engineered wearable ultrasound patch for continuous and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring has undergone comprehensive clinical validation on over 100 patients, marking a major milestone in wearable technology research. The soft, stretchy patch provides precise, real-time readings of blood pressure deep within the body. University of California San Diego /articles/researchers-uncover-achilles-heel-of-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-uncover-achilles-heel-of-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/?sc=rsin Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:00 EST To stem the surging antibiotic resistance public health crisis, scientists seek solutions inside the mechanics of bacterial infection. A new study has found a vulnerability related to magnesium availability. This limitation potentially could be exploited to stop the spread of antibiotic resistance. University of California San Diego /articles/optical-biosensor-rapidly-detects-monkeypox-virus/?sc=rsin /articles/optical-biosensor-rapidly-detects-monkeypox-virus/?sc=rsin Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:30:59 EST Researchers at UC San Diego and their colleagues have developed an optical biosensor that detects the virus that causes mpox. The technology could make diagnosis much faster and cost-effective as the disease continues to spread worldwide. University of California San Diego /articles/on-the-origin-of-life-how-the-first-cell-membranes-came-to-exist/?sc=rsin /articles/on-the-origin-of-life-how-the-first-cell-membranes-came-to-exist/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST Few questions have captivated humankind more than the origin of life on Earth. How did the first living cells come to exist? How did these early protocells develop the structural membranes necessary for cells to thrive and assemble into complex organisms? New research from UC San Diego has uncovered a plausible explanation involving the reaction between two simple molecules. University of California San Diego /articles/sleep-is-no-light-matter-for-bees/?sc=rsin /articles/sleep-is-no-light-matter-for-bees/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Disrupted sleep cycles are a well known concern for human health and function, and now researchers have found similar impacts on insects. A new study has found that artificial light disrupts the circadian rhythms of honey bees and poses a threat to their essential role as pollinators. University of California San Diego /articles/study-online-e-cigarette-retailers-fail-to-comply-with-sale-regulations/?sc=rsin /articles/study-online-e-cigarette-retailers-fail-to-comply-with-sale-regulations/?sc=rsin Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego. University of California San Diego /articles/key-pathway-leading-to-neurodegeneration-in-early-stages-of-als-identified/?sc=rsin /articles/key-pathway-leading-to-neurodegeneration-in-early-stages-of-als-identified/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:00:31 EST Researchers at UC San Diego identify a key pathway leading to neurodegeneration in early stages of ALS, hinting at the potential for short-circuiting the progression of the fatal disease if diagnosed early. University of California San Diego /articles/explaining-science-through-dance/?sc=rsin /articles/explaining-science-through-dance/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Science can be difficult to explain to the public. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way of thinking altogether, which is precisely what researchers at UC San Diego did when they orchestrated a dance with high school students at Orange Glen High School in Escondido as a way to explain topological insulators. The experiment was led by former graduate student Matthew Du and UC San Diego Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Joel Yuen-Zhou. University of California San Diego /articles/21st-century-india-center-receives-first-significant-philanthropic-gift/?sc=rsin /articles/21st-century-india-center-receives-first-significant-philanthropic-gift/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:30:28 EST With the goal of deepening U.S.-India ties and collaboration, the Motwani Jadeja Foundation has donated a significant gift to the University of California San Diego's 21st Century India Center, which is housed in the School of Global Policy and Strategy. University of California San Diego /articles/wearable-ultrasound-tech-for-muscle-monitoring-opens-new-possibilities-in-healthcare-and-human-machine-interfaces/?sc=rsin /articles/wearable-ultrasound-tech-for-muscle-monitoring-opens-new-possibilities-in-healthcare-and-human-machine-interfaces/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 EST Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle movements, enabling continuous, long-term monitoring. When worn on the rib cage, it effectively monitored diaphragm function for respiratory health assessments. When worn on the forearm, it accurately captured hand gestures, allowing users to control a robotic arm and even navigate virtual games. This new technology has potential applications in healthcare for conditions affecting muscle function, as well as in human-machine interfaces for more natural robotic control. University of California San Diego /articles/how-local-governments-can-lead-the-way-in-decarbonizing-the-u-s/?sc=rsin /articles/how-local-governments-can-lead-the-way-in-decarbonizing-the-u-s/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:15:32 EST The success of the $1 trillion that was recently invested by the U.S. federal government to mitigate climate climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) largely depends on how well state and local governments spend the money, according to new a commentary recently published in Nature. University of California San Diego /articles/uc-san-diego-awarded-8-million-to-uncover-genetic-foundations-of-substance-use-disorders/?sc=rsin /articles/uc-san-diego-awarded-8-million-to-uncover-genetic-foundations-of-substance-use-disorders/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:06 EST UC San Diego has received a five-year, $8 Million grant to support a NIDA P30 Center to investigate the genetics, genomics, and epigenetics behind substance use disorders. University of California San Diego /articles/innovative-bioelectronic-device-offers-new-hope-in-the-fight-against-bacterial-infections/?sc=rsin /articles/innovative-bioelectronic-device-offers-new-hope-in-the-fight-against-bacterial-infections/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:00:20 EST Researchers have developed a bioelectronic device that taps into the natural electrical activity of certain bacteria found on our skin, paving the way for a drug-free approach to managing infections. The advancement reduces the harmful effects of a bacterium known for antibiotic resistance. University of California San Diego /articles/a-new-kind-of-authoritarianism-democracy-in-decline-at-home-and-abroad/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-kind-of-authoritarianism-democracy-in-decline-at-home-and-abroad/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:45:13 EST Threats to democracy are occurring all over the globe, and UC San Diego scholars are taking a deep dive into understanding the growing phenomena as part of the Future of Democracy, an initiative of the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation University of California San Diego /articles/is-democracy-in-peril-uc-san-diego-professors-discuss-worldwide-democratic-backsliding/?sc=rsin /articles/is-democracy-in-peril-uc-san-diego-professors-discuss-worldwide-democratic-backsliding/?sc=rsin Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:05:08 EST Emilie Hafner-Burton and Christina Schneider, co-directors of the Future of Democracy Initiative at the University of California's Institute for Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC), which focuses on worldwide threats to democratic forms of governance, believe that democracy as a system of government and social principle is experiencing its gravest threat globally since Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s. University of California San Diego /articles/a-faster-more-affordable-technique-for-deciphering-the-genetics-of-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/a-faster-more-affordable-technique-for-deciphering-the-genetics-of-cancer/?sc=rsin Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:05:22 EST University of California San Diego /articles/men-and-women-process-pain-differently-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/men-and-women-process-pain-differently-study-finds/?sc=rsin Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:41 EST According to new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in women. University of California San Diego /articles/election-officials-can-boost-voter-trust-in-delayed-results-with-early-communication/?sc=rsin /articles/election-officials-can-boost-voter-trust-in-delayed-results-with-early-communication/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:20:20 EST A survey experiment with 10,000 Americans demonstrates that even a brief, low-cost message from election officials can help maintain trust when election results are delayed. University of California San Diego