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Researchers Identify Elusive Carbon Dioxide Sensor in Plants that Controls Water Loss

Surprised biologists discover how two proteins work together to form long-sought plant water loss-regulating sensor, carrying implications for trees, crops and wildfires

CRISPR Technology Improves Huntington’s Disease Symptoms in Models

By directly targeting RNA, UC San Diego researchers were able to eliminate toxic protein buildup that causes the progressive neurodegenerative condition while not significantly disrupting other human genes

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Brain Cells Under Attack Don ‘Body Armor’ Response, Offering New Views of Stroke Damage

Cells within neurons discovered to take ‘pro-survival’ steps to reduce brain tissue injury

New Look at an Ancient Disease: Study Finds Novel Treatment Targets for Gout

UC San Diego scientists identify a new model of the arthritic disease, centered on the joint lubricating protein lubricin

Experts from 14 Nations Discuss Global Gene Drive Project Registry

Advances in gene editing technologies are allowing for the development of potential new strategies for vector-borne disease control, pest management and conservation by genetically modifying organisms in a laboratory.

Looking for an Early Sign of LATE

Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) mimics Alzheimer’s, but it’s a different disease and very hard to differentiate; new findings suggest a possible clue

Rewriting the Textbook on Gene Regulation: It’s the Big Picture That Counts

UC San Diego researchers rethink the central dogma of molecular biology

COP27 Delegation Joins Global Partners In Fight Against Climate Change

Faculty and graduate students participate in U.N. event, looking to contribute to the next set of innovations driving climate action

Why Fish Look Down When They Swim

Simulations show quirky behavior helps fish estimate swimming direction and speed

New Solar Cell Breaks Records For Efficiency And Voltage

Emerging perovskite technology overcomes silicon’s key limitations

The Milky Way’s Mysterious Filaments Have ‘Older, Distant Cousins’

New family portrait uncovers insights into the structures’ unknown origins

Surprise Kilonova Upends Established Understanding Of Long Gamma-Ray Bursts

Long gamma-ray bursts can be generated by neutron star mergers, study finds

Aging Is Driven By Unbalanced Genes

Newly uncovered mechanism holds true across a variety of animals, including humans

Variety In Enamel Composition May Predict Later Tooth Health

Longer lifespans, disparities in dental health make understanding tooth enamel more important

Making The Unimaginable Possible In Materials Discovery

Scientists find way to make new materials for batteries, magnets and microelectronics

Study Provides First Snapshot Of Global Experiences With Water Insecurity

Anthropologist deploys a more holistic measure that reveals the impact on millions of people

Uterine Fibroid Growth Activated By Chemicals Found In Everyday Products

‘These toxic pollutants are everywhere, and their usage is not banned’

Vitamin D Fails To Reduce Statin-Associated Muscle Pain

Study is the first placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial to study this