Posts by University of California - San Diego
How 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. …
Read Full ArticleNew skin patch brings us closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor
Engineers have developed a soft, stretchy skin patch that can be worn on the neck to continuously monitor cardiovascular signals and multiple biochemical levels …
Read Full ArticleTime-restricted feeding reduces breast cancer risk in obese mice
Time-restricted feeding improved metabolic health and reduced tumor growth in mice with obesity-driven postmenopausal breast cancer. …
Read Full ArticleDesigner DNA therapeutic treats multiple myeloma in mice
A new targeted approach to multiple myeloma treatment silences the IRF4 gene that allows myeloma stem cells and tumor cells to proliferate and survive. …
Read Full ArticleMetabolism may play role in recurrent major depression
Researchers find that metabolites — small molecules produced by cellular activities — appear to predict risk of recurring depression …
Read Full Articlee-cigarettes trigger gut barrier disruption and inflammation
Chemicals found in e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation, potentially leading to a variety of health concerns. …
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