Posts by University of California - San Diego
3D ‘assembloid’ model shows how SARS-CoV-2 infects brain cells
A 3D assembloid model demonstrates a potential route of entry of SARS-CoV-2 into the human brain. …
Read Full ArticleBio-inspired hydrogel protects the heart from post-surgical adhesions
A hydrogel that forms a barrier to keep heart tissue from adhering to surrounding tissue after surgery was developed and successfully tested in rodents. …
Read Full ArticleDiabetes drug metformin shows promise as treatment for COVID-19 lung inflammation
Researchers identified the molecular mechanism for the anti-inflammatory activity of the diabetes drug metformin and, in mouse studies, found that metformin prevents lung inflammation …
Read Full ArticleHow your smartphone can predict depression and lead to personalized treatment
Study used data from cell phone apps and smartwatches, brain activity and lifestyle factors to generate predictions of depression that could lead to personalized treatment plans. …
Read Full ArticleGenetic tools help identify a cellular culprit for type 1 diabetes
By mapping its genetic underpinnings, researchers have identified a predictive causal role for specific cell types in type 1 diabetes. …
Read Full ArticleHow SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cells to evade immune system
Study reveals one way SARS-CoV-2 hijacks the human cell machinery to blunt immune response, allowing it to establish infection, replicate and cause disease. …
Read Full ArticleThough risk is minuscule, infection after COVID-19 vaccination is possible
Study of health care workers vaccinated against COVID-19 found a tiny percentage tested positive, underscoring need for mitigation measures until herd immunity is achieved. …
Read Full ArticleSARS-CoV-2 virus circulated undetected months before first COVID-19 cases in Wuhan, China
Researchers estimate the SARS-CoV-2 virus was likely circulating undetected as early as mid-October 2019 in Hubei province, China. …
Read Full ArticleReversing pancreatic cancer’s gluttony
Researchers report that pancreatic cancer tumors use multiple mechanisms to avoid starvation, suggesting a new target for treating a very difficult and deadly disease. …
Read Full ArticleNovel drug prevents amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease
In animal models, the new compound modulated a key enzyme, reducing or eliminating production of problematic protein fragments associated with amyloid plaques. …
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