Sewage-handling robots help predict COVID-19 outbreaks in San Diego
Automated process helps test city sewage for SARS-CoV-2, allowing researchers to forecast the region’s caseload one to two weeks ahead of clinical diagnostic reports
Viruses Can Help Us as Well as Harm Us
Experts are figuring out how to exploit the 380 trillion viruses that make up the human virome
Atopic Dermatitis Potentially Treated by Strain of Bacteria
Atopic dermatitis can be persistent, and those affected may need to try various treatments over months or years to control it. Even if treatment is successful, signs and symptoms may return. Now, researchers from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, report they have identified a universal strain of bacteria derived from…
Closing in on a complete human genome
Advances in sequencing technology mean that scientists are on the verge of finally finishing an end-to-end human genome map.
Vaccine Supply Shortage Sparks Question: Is Mixing Vaccines Safe?
Trials launched in the U.K. are exploring the safety and impact of mixing coronavirus vaccines from separate manufacturers
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU NEVER SHOWERED WITH SOAP?
Would your skin actually be better off? What would you honestly smell like?
COVID-19 Vaccine Likely Beneficial For Breastfed Babies, But Questions Remain
Jennifer Elwell, a nurse at UC San Diego, has been breastfeeding since her eight-month-old son was born. She also recently completed both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Immune Defenses Turn the Tables on Viral Attackers
A new study by UC San Diego biologists has revealed insights on the intricate, adaptive mechanisms of a protective system employed by the cells of mammalian immune systems. These defenses have evolved to set a type of tripwire that produces an immune response against attack from viruses.
The Gut-Brain Connection
How gut microbes can influence mental health and what you can do about it.
How UC San Diego has avoided Covid-19 outbreaks while housing thousands of students
Student behavior and a range of risk mitigation strategies are credited for UC San Diego’s success.
