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Key Enzyme in Lipid Metabolism Linked to Immune System Aging

Health & Behavior

New research suggests that decreased activity of ELOVL2, a key enzyme in lipid metabolism, speeds up white blood cell aging and changes genes associated with the onset of blood cancers.

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Human and HPV Genes Combine to Form Extrachromosomal DNA That Promotes Oropharyngeal Tumor Growth

Health & Behavior

HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers are becoming more common. A new study finds that human and HPV DNA hybridize in cancer cells, creating extrachromosomal DNA which drives the growth of tumors.

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New AI Technology Aims to Revolutionize Fish Farming

Science & Environment

To better understand how artificial intelligence can advance U.S. aquaculture development — the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants for food, fuel and more — a team of scientists will use a mobile camera mounted system to capture images of white sturgeon to determine their anatomical traits.

White sturgeon swimming in an aqua farm.

Climate-Related Trauma Can Have Lasting Effects on Decision-Making, Study Finds

Health & Behavior

A new study from UC San Diego suggests that climate trauma — such as experiencing a devastating wildfire — can have lasting effects on cognitive function.

An emergency rescue team helping a young victim woman, saving her life from hot burning fire and dangerous smoke in the container.
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Leaders and Advocates in Inclusive Academic Excellence

Awards & Accolades

Five graduate scholars have been inducted into the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society for exemplifying academic and personal excellence, fostering environments of support and serving as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service and advocacy for students in academia.

San Diego Mesa College Research Interns Spread Their Wings in UC San Diego Labs

Student Life

To expand the health sciences workforce, the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute's CADRE program provides research internships for Mesa College students in UC San Diego laboratories and clinics.

Computer Science Professor Earns Undergraduate Mentorship Award for Going the Extra Mile, Literally

Awards & Accolades

Ryan Kastner, a professor in the Jacobs School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, recently received the prestigious award for undergraduate research faculty mentoring from the Computing Research Association (CRA).

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